About Us
Empowering the next generation to step into adulthood with confidence, knowledge, and protection. We are a community-based organization dedicated to changing the blueprint of how our youth navigate the real world. We believe that no young adult should face life’s unexpected circumstances unprotected or uneducated. Through well-thought-out strategic workshops, our foundation closes the critical gaps in financial literacy, workplace benefits, and personal empowerment for individuals ages 16 and up.
Community Focus Areas
At GRWN Resources, our primary commitment is geared toward our youth, because they are the leaders of our future. However, building a strong community means looking at the bigger picture. In addition to our youth initiatives, our organization also gives deep consideration and active support to other areas within our neighborhoods that need stability. Through our strategic workshops, we are proud to dedicate our resources to the following focus areas:
1. High School Upperclassmen & Young Professionals (Ages 16-30)
We step in right as adulthood begins. Starting with 11th & 12th graders, we prepare young adults for real-world finances by breaking down banking, smart budgeting, workplace benefits, and crucial risk management strategies before they face major financial decisions alone.
2. Teen Mothers & Young Women
GRWN will offer empowering life-skill forums designed to build confidence, self-advocacy, and financial independence. For young moms and women balancing early parenthood or career transitions, our foundation provides a reliable circle of emotional support.
3. Community Outreach Initiatives
Stability begins with foundational knowledge. We want to partner with foster care networks, the juvenile justice system, and transitional housing facilities to bring our financial workshops straight to individuals who are actively rebuilding their lives. Our goal is to help our participants smooth the transition between structured assistance and long-term security.
Explore Our History & Heart
To understand more about who we are, use the menu at the top to explore our sections. Please read Our Mission to learn about our foundational goals, and how we plan to support our participants on their journey to independence. We also invite you to read our Founder’s Story, which speaks deeply about the real-life events that sparked the creation of this organization.