The National Art Honor Society and the Art Club at Marriotts Ridge High School recently held a Shakespearian Tea to benefit Grassroots, Howard County’s only 24-hour crisis intervention center and homeless shelter. The event raised $300. Attendees received a hand-made tea cup, homemade sweet and savory treats made by both the National Arts Honor Society… Continue Reading
Santa visited with youngsters, their parents and grandparents at “Breakfast with Santa” at sold-out events Dec. 2 and 9, at Seasons 52 restaurant at The Mall in Columbia. Miss Julie, the Mall’s Family Fun Day entertainer, was the hostess of the breakfast. “Breakfast with Santa” benefits Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center and shelter… Continue Reading
Almost $8,000 was raised at the 3rd Annual Women Leaders for Grassroots Holiday Food and Wine Tasting hosted by Whole Foods Market Columbia, which donated the space and the food. Decanter Fine Wines donated the wines for sampling. Executive Director Ayesha Holmes provides an update on activities at Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center… Continue Reading
The Covenant Band recently presented “7 Decades of Rock” benefit concert for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center at The Church at Covenant Park in Ellicott City. Band members included Kevin Suffecool on keys and vocals, Carol Frazier on piano, Jerry Geisler on bass, Ken Harvey on rhythm guitar, Ron Gray on drums, percussionist Gregory Washington, lead… Continue Reading
Howard County Councilmember Dr. Calvin Ball is calling upon the community to observe national Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 11-19, by joining the “Breakfast for Grassroots” campaign to feed shelter residents. Grassroots provides 24-hour crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and support to individuals and families with a personal, situational, mental health or shelter crisis. Ball… Continue Reading
The ninth annual Soup‘r Sundae fundraiser for Grassroots attracted over 600 attendees for an afternoon of family fun, soup prepared by area restaurants and all the ice cream you could eat, as well as a silent auction with over 250 baskets. The event raised more than $37,000. The event was hosted by Wilde Lake High… Continue Reading
The Faith Community Partnership of Bethany United Methodist Church and Glen Mar United Methodist Church and Wilde Lake High School are hosting the ninth annual Soup‘r Sundae, a family event featuring soups prepared by area restaurants, as a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Sunday, April 2, from noon-3 p.m., at Wilde Lake High… Continue Reading
A special children’s play day is set for Thursday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m.-noon. Play N’ Learn is hosting a Play for Charity event at its indoor showroom and playground, 9033 Red Branch Road. The cost is $8 per child, and all proceeds will be donated to Grassroots. For information, call 410-992-0992. Continue Reading
The popular Breakfast With Santa to Support Grassroots returns to the Nordstrom Café at The Mall in Columbia on two separate occasions this year, December 3 and December 10. Hosted by The Mall In Columbia, participants wake up bright and early to have breakfast with Jolly Ole’ Saint Nick! All guests will enjoy breakfast from… Continue Reading
Temple Isaiah sponsored its 12th Annual Matzohball 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Sunday, June 5, at beautiful Centennial Park, where participants ran around the lake. The family event also attracted people to the wellness festival that accompanied the running event. Proceeds went to HopeWorks, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and to Temple Isaiah. Brenda von… Continue Reading
“Get Your Glo On” presented by the Horizon Council students: Saturday, May 21, 7:30-10 p.m., Columbia Gym, 6151 Day Long Lane, Clarksville. Party for middle school students includes carnival games, dodge ball, DJ, refreshments and glo face paint. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Students… Continue Reading
The eighth annual Soup‘r Sundae fundraiser for Grassroots attracted over 600 attendees for an afternoon of family fun, soup prepared by area restaurants and all the ice cream you could eat, as well as a silent auction with over 200 baskets. The event was hosted by Wilde Lake High School and The Faith Community Partnership… Continue Reading