GROW Central Florida Information

GROW Central Florida (GROW) recognized a need to support grass roots efforts by teachers, parents, and members of the law enforcement community aimed at increasing opportunities for youth physical activity and healthy living. GROW mentors volunteers and fills gaps to allow coaches and volunteers to efficiently serve as many children as possible. Because little to no school funding is provided for programs such as cross country or running club, GROW primarily focuses their efforts in low resource communities providing funds, creating training materials, and supplying durable goods and resources for running programs and cross country meets throughout Central Florida. Founded in 2015, GROW has expanded its support to include: play space revitalization, recess equipment for schools, family and community engagement events, and partnering with law enforcement in youth-based neighborhood outreach, providing much needed sports equipment, such as sneakers and socks.