G.R.O.W.T.H
Growing leaders.
Building confidence.
Serving community.
G.R.O.W.T.H. — Giving Resources, Opportunities & Wisdom to Help — helps young people strengthen leadership, life skills, confidence, career readiness, financial knowledge, and a commitment to serving others.
A place for young people to learn, lead & grow.
G.R.O.W.T.H. is a hands-on youth mentorship experience designed for ages 11–18. Through interactive workshops, community service, mentoring, field experiences, and real-world learning, participants are encouraged to discover their strengths, build practical skills, and see themselves as leaders.
Skills that reach beyond one summer.
Each part of the program is designed to help young people develop the confidence, knowledge, relationships, and experiences they can carry forward.
Goal Setting
Identify personal goals, create a vision, and practice turning ideas into action steps.
Mental Wellness
Build self-awareness, confidence, self-love, healthy communication, and emotional resilience.
Financial Literacy
Learn practical money skills including budgeting, saving, decision-making, and financial responsibility.
Leadership
Strengthen communication, teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and the confidence to lead.
Career Readiness
Explore career paths, professional expectations, workplace skills, and future possibilities.
Community Service
Put compassion into action by serving families, supporting community programs, and learning through service.
Five weeks of learning, connection & service.
Our 2026 summer experience brought together mentorship, practical learning, community service, field experiences, and opportunities for young people to build confidence while discovering how their choices can shape their future.
Vision Boards & Goal Setting
Dreaming with purpose and building a plan.
Mental Wellness & Self-Love
Confidence, self-awareness, and emotional wellness.
Financial Literacy
Money management, budgeting, saving, and smart choices.
Leadership & Communication
Teamwork, responsibility, communication, and service.
Career Readiness & Creative Expression
Exploring future pathways while building confidence and creativity.
Learning through service
G.R.O.W.T.H. participants served alongside Good Intentions Foundation and community partners, helping young people connect leadership with responsibility, compassion, and real community impact.
G.R.O.W.T.H. × Brighter Bites
Youth supported fresh-food distributions throughout the summer, helping prepare and distribute groceries while experiencing firsthand what it means to serve neighbors with dignity and care.
More than a workshop series.
G.R.O.W.T.H. is built to give participants practical skills, meaningful relationships, and experiences that support their growth long after the final session.
Trusted Mentors
Connections with adults and community leaders who encourage growth and possibility.
Tools for Growth
Activities, reflection, goal-setting, and practical resources youth can continue using.
New Experiences
Field experiences, community service, career exposure, and opportunities beyond the classroom.
G.R.O.W.T.H. can be the beginning.
Young people who want to continue serving, sharing ideas, and helping shape youth programming can stay connected through Good Intentions Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council.
Youth Advisory Council
A year-round opportunity for youth ages 13–18 to contribute ideas, strengthen their leadership voice, and help co-design programs and community activities.
Explore YACFuture G.R.O.W.T.H. Opportunities
Interested in the next summer experience? Registration for Summer 2027 will open in Spring 2027. Check back here for dates, program details, and the official application.
Email G.R.O.W.T.H.We can’t wait to GROW again.
We’re excited to welcome young people back for another G.R.O.W.T.H. summer experience in 2027. Registration opens Spring 2027.
Questions? growth@goodintentionsfoundation.org