The 6th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic was a huge success. It sold out, fielding 128 golfers, and brought in over $26,000 to support Grassroots programs and services. The Glen Mar Golf Classic Team ignored the weather and outdid themselves in making this the best tourney to date. Members included Libby Boswell, Phil Enstice, John… Continue Reading
Seventeen faith communities hosted the 2016-2017 Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter, serving 65 people, including 4 families. Shelter guests ranged in age from 1 to 71 and spent 1 to 133 nights in area churches and synagogues when other shelter options are not available to them. Faith community volunteers provided meals, transportation, and fellowship, and Grassroots… Continue Reading
Here are some of the stories from the June Newsletter. Click here to sign up for the Grassroots Newsletter. Big Check — A representative of Bank of America, Chris Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Resident Director, Merrill Lynch, dropped by Grassroots to present Executive Director Ayesha Holmes with a check for $15,000. Bank of America supports “nonprofit organizations that… Continue Reading
News and photos from the May Newsletter. 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
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman has announced the Grassroots Crisis Intervention center has been renamed The Andrea Ingram Building to honor its retired executive director. Speaking at a reception to celebrate Ingram’s contributions to Howard County, Kittleman unveiled a plaque that will hang in the Grassroots building on Freetown Road in Columbia. The plaque includes… Continue Reading
The National Art Honor Society and Art Club at Marriotts Ridge High School hosted a Shakespearian Tea, including a delicious selection of sweet and savory foods, as a benefit for Grassroots. Attendees also received hand-made tea cups. The school’s Culinary Arts Department prepared the food. Organizers included (back row from l.) Brianna Canaval, Rachel Yu,… 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
Grassroots Board President Mary Lasky has announced the selection of Ellicott City resident Ayesha B. Holmes as the new Executive Director. She will replace Andrea Ingram who is retiring. Holmes is the founding partner of STRATIGIX Consulting of Columbia. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for 15 years and has been a frequent trainer… 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
Hammond High School’s National Art Honor Society, Art Club and Culinary Arts Department are hosting “Empty Bowls 2017,” a community fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 – 7 p.m., in the cafeteria. Admission is $10 and includes an all-you-can-eat soup and bread dinner and a handmade ceramic bowl. Soups… Continue Reading
One of the 2016 highlights of community support came when Grassroots received a donation of $23,208 from State Farm Insurance Company to provide help for Ellicott City. Individual agents also made contributions totaling another $4,250. The gifts were made in recognition of Grassroots’ support of flood relief efforts in Ellicott City, where State Farm has… Continue Reading