Helping Immigrants THRIVE
At GROW, we help immigrants in Northeast Philadelphia thrive through teaching ESL, life skills, and friendship.
Our Mission
"Serve one another humbly in love." — Galatians 5:13b
At GROW, we want to see immigrants and their neighbors thriving in community and experiencing the love of Jesus. We carry out our mission in three ways:
Teaching ESL
We serve immigrants and refugees through six levels of conversational English class, designed to increase fluency so that immigrants can thrive in their new communities.
Life Skills
Our curriculum is designed with life application, helping our students navigate everyday life from grocery shopping to medical appointments and job interviews.
Friendship
GROW provides a welcoming community where our students and families develop authentic, caring, relationships, fostering a sense of belonging in their community.
See Our Impact in the Community
Discover how your support helps our learners master English, unlock new opportunities, and build confidence this past year.
Our Locations
We serve our students wHere they live and work
We want to be where our students are, and our three site locations were strategically chosen to help our students easily access classes within their communities, often by walking or taking public transportation. We are very grateful to each of our partnering host sites and to all our partnering local churches who send volunteers, share resources, and join us in our mission.
Byberry
Starting Fall 2026
Third Reformed Presbyterian Church
3024 Byberry Rd
Lawncrest
Starting Fall 2026
International Christian High School
5500 Tabor Ave
Mayfair
Northeast Community Church
3300 Tyson Ave
Bustleton
Closing Spring 2026
Seven Mile Road Church
525 Welsh Rd
"Learning English is not just about learning language; it's about opening doors."
— Kesia (Brazil)
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Immigration is a significant transition, and many of our neighbors face layered challenges. Although our central focus is English language instruction, we are committed to serving families holistically. Through meaningful community support and collaboration with trusted local partners, we help connect students and families to the resources they need to thrive beyond the classroom.
Community Resources
We connect students to local providers for food, healthcare, housing, and social services.
Local Partnerships
We partner with churches for volunteers and resources, and mentor new ESL programs.
Immigration Resources
We offer resources to foster understanding and compassionate engagement with immigrants.
Benevolence Funds
We provide relief and tuition scholarships for students facing significant hardships.
Join us in what GROW is doing
GROW is more than a classroom—it’s a community. Whether you share your time as a volunteer, give a gift to support our students, or simply want to learn more, your involvement makes a lasting impact in Northeast Philly.
Have questions? Contact our team.