Growing Together

Our team attended the IEL's National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in Long Beach and brought back so many lessons:

- Co-create the work.
- Listen.
- Act on what you hear.
- Include the people most affected in every decision that affects them.

It's not a new idea. But it's one we never stop recommitting to right here in Kendall-Whittier, every single day.

We are celebrating the 2026 graduates from all of Growing Together's education partners!

We ask that you help more students in our community reach graduation day 🎓

Every student deserves the chance to cross that stage and step into a brighter future. At Growing Together, we see it every day, when caring adults show up for young people, incredible things happen.

Right now, your impact goes even further. Every donation will be DOUBLED during the Graduation Match through May 31! 🎉

Your gift helps connect students right here in Kendall-Whitter with trained, compassionate mentors who provide the tools and support they need to succeed. Last year, 96% of seniors in Communities in Schools programs graduated or earned their GED.

As a licensed partner of Communities in Schools, Growing Together is proud to bring this nationally proven model to our neighborhoods because when we invest in our students, we invest in the future of our entire community.

Make your gift today and help change a life, twice over. Together, we grow.

🔗 Give Now: https://cisnational.org/4tXH0UR

Every neighborhood has passionate people doing good work.

But passion without a game plan? That's a lot of motion without a lot of movement.

In Kendall-Whittier, Growing Together serves as the community quarterback, the trusted, place-based organization that connects housing, education, economic opportunity, and community vibrancy into one shared vision for our neighborhood.

We don't run every play, but we make sure every play works together.

Swipe to see what community quarterbacking really looks like ➡️