The Grassroots Day Resource Center (DRC) on Guilford Road in Jessup will hold a free, walk-up vaccination clinic this Saturday, September 4, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. All vaccine types will be available. No registration or documentation required. Just walk up and get more protection against COVID. Plus, people can visit the DRC food… Continue Reading
Back to School Supplies Drive 2021: Backpacks and Gift Cards Information
Last year the COVID-19 pandemic and switch to virtual classrooms changed the way we collected and distributed school supplies. We asked for gift cards for students instead of backpacks and supplies and are grateful for the amazing generosity of Howard County residents, groups, businesses and faith congregations in responding to this change. We received feedback… Continue Reading
Free Vaccine Clinic June 12th at Day Resource Center
The Day Resource Center serves as free vaccination site from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, June 12. Continue Reading
Spirit Award Presented to Nursing Team
Grassroots has honored the crisis intervention center’s team of nurses and nurse practitioners with the annual Grassroots Spirit Award to recognize their helpfulness, openness, welcoming spirit and respect for colleagues, clients and visitors. The award was presented during Nurses Appreciation Week. The Grassroots nursing team is responsible for the clients being served in the New Beginnings… Continue Reading
Howard County Health Department holds free vaccine clinic May 22
On Saturday, walk-up clinic at Grassroots center in Columbia will provide free Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine to anyone over 18 The Howard County Health Department is hosting a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, 6700 Freetown Road in Columbia. Anyone over 18 years old… Continue Reading
Grassroots Recognizes Nursing Team with Annual Spirit Award
New Beginnings nurses and nurse practitioners distinguish themselves during COVID-19 pandemic. Grassroots has honored the crisis intervention center’s team of nurses and nurse practitioners with the annual Grassroots Spirit Award to recognize their helpfulness, openness, welcoming spirit and respect for colleagues, clients and visitors. The award was presented during Nurses Appreciation Week. The Grassroots nursing… Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed in Columbia and Jessup Centers
Grassroots is seeking volunteers for both the Crisis Intervention Center and Shelter in Columbia and for the Day Resource Center in Jessup, according to Grassroots Volunteer Coordinator Monteith Mitchell. Volunteers are needed to serve as Office Assistants in Columbia on Thursdays and Fridays for two-hour shifts between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Two volunteers age… Continue Reading
Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter Ends Busy Season
Clients receive help applying for housing vouchers and health insurance, finding jobs, screening for substance use, replacing identification The Howard County Government, partnering with Grassroots and local faith communities, provided an expanded Cold Weather Shelter Program for 37 struggling individuals from the end of November until the end of March. People are referred to the… Continue Reading
Opioid Related Deaths Increase in 2020
Howard County saw a 43% increase in opioid related deaths in 2020, compared to 2019, part of a national and statewide trend as the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated opioid and substance misuse, according to information provided by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “Our community, like others, is suffering from the compounding of the coronavirus pandemic… Continue Reading
LGBTQ+ Community Provided Safe Space
More Trainers Needed to Support Program Grassroots is seeking applicants for “Safe Space,” its training and certification program to learn how to provide a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. The program helps attendees become more culturally competent in providing services and dealing with issues specific to the LGBTQ+ population. Since 2017, over 200 people have… Continue Reading
Grassroots Distributes Rent and Utility Relief Funds
Grassroots is distributing $1 million in Howard County COVID-19 Relief funds to help residents pay past due utility bills and rent payments to prevent eviction. The U.S. Treasury is providing the rent relief and utility assistance funding. In the two weeks since Grassroots partnered with the county to process applications and award the relief funds,… Continue Reading
Howard County Covid-19 Relief – Rental and Utility Assistance
Beginning March 11, 2021, Howard County residents may contact one of the participating providers to complete an application for assistance to pay past due utility bills and rent payments to prevent eviction. Maximum assistance per household is 12 months of rent and utility expenses. Residents that previously received rental assistance are eligible to apply for… Continue Reading