Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Grind + Growth works to end poverty by being a support refuge and a pillar of strength for low-income families living in underserved communities.

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Our Vision

We envision a world in which resources and power are equitably shared and a future where everyone can live with integrity and flourish.

How we fulfill our mission:

Our Core Values and Beliefs

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

Everyone should have access to an equitable education

No matter whatever neighborhood they live in and no matter their background, all people should have opportunities to attain an equitable education to help improve their economic mobility and health.

Collboration, Respect, and Compassion

When underserved communities are empowered, we win

We invest financial literacy, entrepreneurial, nutritional, and health and wellness resources in underserved and under-resourced communities of color in promoting equity, equality, and a better future.

Equality and Integrity

We strive to resource underserved communities responsibly

We are a refuge of support to the families we serve, and it’s our responsibility to assure they have adequate care to pursue goals without limits. We aim to be transparent, develop trust, and improve well-being as we mobilize resources for this work

Together we can help break the cycle of poverty

Did You Know?

Entrepreneurial and financial literacy education is one of the most impactful ways to improve one’s economic mobility and move communities and the country forward. How can we help and implement solutions that will work?

Our Three-Year Community Impact Goals

Grind + Growth is a robust platform that empowers families from low-income backgrounds and underserved communities to achieve a sense of agency over their lives. We create equitable and safe learning environments that foster health and socio-emotional wellness, developing a sense of purpose and confidence to improve their lives through entrepreneurial and financial literacy education. Our core values will help promote economic equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion within schools, institutions, and organizations.

Entrepreneur Ecosystem Impact

$45,000 in grant funding invested in 45 minority entrepreneurs who completed the Grind + Growth Small Business Development program
Business growth and sustainability
Job creation

Student Impact

$45,000 in scholarship funds invested in 45 high school seniors attending a St. Louis Public School
$15,000 in matching funds invested in 600 kid’s saving accounts to motivate and help them save for college
Graduation rates increase
More students attending college

Family & Community Impact

128 living-wage jobs created as a direct result of our Small Business Development program
64 investment-grade start-ups launched
$2,646 average monthly full-time living-wage of new jobs created
$2,646 average monthly full-time living-wage of new jobs created
$1,323 average monthly part-time living-wage of new jobs created
$308,760 projected economic impact in low-income communities