Contact Us to See if You Qualify
Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households (GROWWTH)
University of Memphis
Shelby, Lauderdale, Tipton and Fayette
***Please note that starting May 5th 2025, new applications for Shelby County residents are on pause. GROWWTH will reopen Shelby County once we have cleared the current waiting list.
If you are a Shelby County resident and submit an application during the pause period, your application will not be accepted.
Due to high interest in our program within the Greater Memphis area, please allow 30 days for our staff to respond to your application if you applied prior to May 5th.
You will be contacted with additional information and given the opportunity to enroll if you are eligible.
We appreciate your patience. Thank you!
The GROWWTH project provides services for West Tennessee low-income households.
GROWWTH is a part of a study funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services which is being conducted to determine how these pilot programs help people improve their economic well-being.
If you are interested in becoming a GROWWTH participant or have additional questions, please submit the online application linked below.
Phone: 901.678.5981
Email: growwth@memphis.edu
GROWWTH can provide workforce readiness soft skills training, career assessments, resume assistance, access to high quality job opportunities, milestone payments, wrap around services, and family supports. GROWWTH works WITH you and FOR you to help eliminate barriers to career success! Low-income parents who are eligible can contact us online to learn more. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
Stephanie Godwin-Chu: Project Director, GROWWTH
Center for Regional and Economic Enrichment
***Please note that starting May 5th 2025, new applications for Shelby County residents are on pause. GROWWTH will reopen Shelby County once we have cleared the current waiting list.
If you are a Shelby County resident and submit an application during the pause period, your application will not be accepted.
If You are Not a Shelby County Resident, Please Submit Your GROWWTH Application HERE
