About GROW Southwest Georgia
GROW Southwest Georgia is a regional intermediary and statewide recovery partner that serves as a collaboration corridor for communities across Georgia. We bring together nonprofits, community development organizations, industry partners, chambers, educational institutions, and regional agencies to align resources, streamline services, and strengthen the systems that drive local and regional economic impact.
Founded on the belief that rural communities deserve the same level of opportunity, coordination, and strategic investment as metropolitan areas, GROW operates at the intersection of statewide strategy and local execution. We help regions move from fragmented efforts to coordinated action by building nonprofit capacity, supporting cross-sector partnerships, and developing shared solutions to complex community challenges.
Through youth development, family stability initiatives, workforce advancement, early learning expansion, and organizational recovery, GROW helps communities adapt to shifting funding environments, stabilize essential services, and build resilient regional systems. From supporting nonprofits in financial recovery, to coordinating multi-county programs, to advancing childcare and workforce infrastructure, GROW ensures that resources are used effectively and that rural Georgia remains positioned for long-term growth and sustainability.
Our Mission
To strengthen rural communities by delivering innovative services, expanding opportunities for youth and families, building a resilient nonprofit ecosystem, and connecting regional priorities to statewide and federal strategies.
Our Vision
A Georgia where every community—regardless of size, ZIP code, or economic status—has the capacity, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to support thriving families, a skilled workforce, and a vibrant regional economy.
We envision a future where GROW serves as the leading backbone organization empowering local agencies, elevating community-led solutions, and ensuring that Georgia’s most underserved areas have the resources required to prosper.