Registration is open for the 5th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic, set for Monday, April 25, at the Timbers of Troy Golf Course in Elkridge. The event, hosted by Glen Mar United Methodist Church, will benefit Grassroots. The tournament includes a continental breakfast, silent auction, and luncheon. In addition to trophies for the three foursomes… Continue Reading
Empty Bowls events are being held by the Hammond High School National Art Honor Society and Culinary Department on Friday, Feb. 26, from 6-9 p.m., in the cafeteria and by the Atholton High School National Art Honor Society and Culinary Department on Thursday, March 10, 5-7 p.m., in the cafeteria. Admission is $10 and includes… Continue Reading
Before the holidays, the National Art Honor Society and Culinary Department at Wilde Lake High School hosted “Soup: Empty Bowls 2015,” a community fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Soups were made fresh by Culinary Department students, and the ceramic soup bowls were created by National Art Honor Society members. All of the proceeds from… Continue Reading
Breakfast With Santa – Santa will visit with youngsters, their parents and grandparents at “Breakfast with Santa” benefit for Grassroots on Dec. 12, 8-9 a.m., at Nordstrom Café at The Mall in Columbia. Santa will talk with youngsters and their families at their tables. Miss Julie, the Mall’s Family Fun Day entertainer, will be the… Continue Reading
Zumba for Compassion – Local area Zumba instructors got together at The Columbia Gym to host a zumbathon to raise funds for Grassroots. The proceeds will be used to provide meals for people who are homeless during this holiday season. Participating in the zumbathon were (standing from l.) Jenn Burley, Tony Edghill, Tracy Cox, Alexander… Continue Reading
Spin for Life, a fundraiser in memory of Elkridge resident and recent Long Reach High School graduate Taylor Perdue, who lost her life to suicide in July, raised over $1,800 for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center. Grassroots assisted the family after Taylor’s death. The fundraiser was held at Quest Fitness in Ellicott City, where Taylor’s mother,… Continue Reading
The motorcycle ride to benefit Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) hosted by the Howard County Police Department and the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue was a huge success. “Riding with the Heroes,” a ceremonial police-escorted ride led by members of the military, veterans, police, fire and… Continue Reading
Burleigh Manor Middle School ended the school year with a Zumbathon to raise funds for Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless. The school donated over $2,000 to Grassroots from various fundraisers during the school year. This is the second year that Burleigh Manor Middle School teacher Michelle Pierantozzi-Cassel, who… Continue Reading
Glenwood Middle School recently held an Empty Bowls event to raise funds for Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless. Guests paid $5 to choose a bowl made by sixth grade students and enjoy desserts made by students in Family and Consumer Science classes. Teachers donated bowls they created to… Continue Reading
The 4th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic raised almost $37,000 to support the people served by Grassroots, Howard County’s round-the-clock crisis intervention center and homeless shelter. The event was organized by Glen Mar United Methodist Church members Libby Boswell, Janet Engles, Phil Enstice, John Hampshire, Jr., Barbara Julian, Sandy Kappert, Don Lee, Jim Lyman and… Continue Reading
Registration is open for the 4th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic, set for Monday, May 4, at the Timbers of Troy Golf Course in Elkridge. The event, hosted by Glen Mar United Methodist Church, will benefit Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-hour crisis intervention center which shelters individuals and families who are homeless. Presenting sponsors are Ourisman… Continue Reading
