About Growing Up Inc.
Building safer schools and stronger communities by empowering youth, families, and ambassadors with leadership, training, and mentorship opportunities.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To build safer schools and stronger communities by empowering youth, families, and ambassadors with leadership, training, and mentorship opportunities.
Our Vision
A city where every young person has a pathway to success — free from violence and disengagement, where education and opportunity thrive together.
Our Story
Growing Up Inc. began as a Safe Passage provider in Washington, DC, ensuring students’ safe travel to and from school. Over time, the organization recognized the need to move beyond supervision into structured programming that directly addresses youth violence, absenteeism, and leadership development.
Leadership
Meet the team leading Growing Up Inc.’s mission to build safer schools and stronger communities.
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Boye Sofidiya
Executive Director
Community leader focused on youth development, Safe Passage, and violence prevention, building pathways to mentorship, mediation, and leadership.
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Program Manager, Safe Passage
Oversees daily coverage at seven Ward 5 schools and mentors ambassadors serving students and families.
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Training & Youth Development Lead
Facilitates mediation, leadership, and CBT-informed workshops for youth, schools, and community partners.
Partners & Collaborators
Growing Up Inc. proudly collaborates with schools, organizations, and community partners who share our mission of building safe and empowered communities.
