Since we’ve transitioned our groups to be run online amidst the need to stay indoors because of COVID-19, we’ve seen how important our groups are to many of our socially isolated participants. The transition online has been so successful, in fact, that we’ve begun exploring offering additional online therapeutic social skills groups using role-playing games […]
As you probably already know, western Washington, where we call home, has been hit hard by COVID. Schools have been closing and our governor has advised restricting in-person gatherings wherever possible. Needless to say, the families who rely on Game to Grow are struggling with how to respond. We serve over 80 kids, teens, and […]
Game to Grow is headed back to PAX East! This year members from Game to Grow will be on six panels, so make sure to mark your calendar! Also be sure to follow @GametoGrow on Twitter for all of the updates on where to find us throughout the weekend! Game to Grow representatives at this […]
On Sunday, February 9th, from 1 PM – 5 PM, we’ll be hosting a fundraising event at Two Beers Brewing Company in Seattle! Come by to enjoy the libations, play some games, and help raise some funds to support our mission! There will be a silent auction, and if you bring a gently used game […]
PAX South was a great success! Thank you to everyone who made it out who came by to say hello at our table, stopped us if you saw us around the convention, or attended one of the three panels on which Game to Grow staff were featured! Many people came to our table in PAX’s […]
We have a table at Orcacon this weekend, so come say hello, hear about our mission and our services, make a donation, and pick up some Game to Grow swag, like pins and LifeCogs! OrcaCon is a fantastic organization with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in gaming. The con has free-play areas, food […]
The YouTube channel Extra Credits, well-known for their video series explaining historical and science concepts in a fun cartoon style, have spotlighted one of Game to Grow’s players for their “Because Games Matter” series, highlighting the participant’s growth through playing Dungeons and Dragons in one of our weekly social skills groups. We are tremendously honored […]
We have been looking forward to expanding to Tacoma for quite some time, and we’re looking forward to a Tacoma expansion this fall! The group will begin in late September, and we are still determining the best location and schedule for our new groups. If you’d like to be included in this new expansion, please […]
Historically, most of our social skills groups have been structured using tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. However, our mission is to use games of all kinds for positive growth, and we’re happy to be launching some new programs for the fall. The first we’re happy to announce is a 10-week group using the popular […]
We have had a growing waiting list for quite some time, and we have been working to expand new groups as fast as we can! One way we’re responding to the increasing interest in our therapeutic social skills groups is to launch a new program called Afternoon Adventures! The idea came from our facilitator […]