Students Launch Change Matters
Wegmans donated supplies for motel boxes
The Grassroots Day Resource Center assists the chronically homeless
Community members show their support for Grassroots with a run
The Grassroots Day Resource Center was named the 2012 Howard County Nonprofit Volunteer Organization of the year
Welcome to Grassroots. We are a 24-hour resource to individuals and families in need. These are men, women and children who find themselves without a place to sleep. These are co-workers, schoolmates, friends and even family who may be contemplating suicide. These are members of the community who are experiencing a crisis and are seeking help, crisis intervention counseling, and sometimes just a roof. We are an emergency, a 24-hour phone and walk-in crisis center and an educational resource for all. We’re proud to serve Howard County and other nearby communities.
Change Matters 5th Anniversary Celebration
Change Matters, the student service and philanthropy initiative, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Saturday, June 15, from 4-5:30 p.m., at a community event at Ellicott Mills Middle School.
Change Matters, which began as a pilot project at Howard High School in 2008, has raised over $100,000 to fund programs and services at Grassroots. Change Matters funds have come from student-led campaigns at local high, middle and elementary schools. Contributions have been used to develop the Grassroots Children’s Playground & Garden at the crisis center offices and shelter in Columbia.
The Change Matters celebration will highlight some of the most original and successful school campaigns and will include award presentations to outstanding educators and student leaders. Entertainment will be provided by Bethel Emmanuel Youth Orchestra, now in its twelfth season. The orchestra has an extensive community outreach effort and has performed for people with disabilities, older adults and new immigrants. A reception and refreshments will conclude the event.
The Change Matters 5th Anniversary Celebration is open to the public. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted. Ellicott Mills Middle School is located at 4445 Montgomery Road. For information, contact cathyvsmith@verizon.net.
Glen Mar Golf Classic Raises $25,000 for Grassroots
The 2nd Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic raised over $25,000 to support the people served by Grassroots. The event was organized by Glen Mar United Methodist Church members Libby Boswell, Jeff Carter, John D. Hampshire, Barbara Julian, Sandy Kappert, Don Lee, Jim Lyman and Alison Zusak, with support from Glen Mar Senior Pastor Matt Poole.… Continue Reading
Change Matters Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Bethel Emmanuel Youth Orchestra to Perform Change Matters, the student service and philanthropy initiative, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Saturday, June 15, from 4-5:30 p.m., at a community event at Ellicott Mills Middle School. Change Matters, which began as a pilot project at Howard High School in 2008, has raised over $100,000 to… Continue Reading