The Kittleman Group have delighted young children at Grassroots by giving the playroom a complete facelift – painting the walls, adding a jungle-themed reading nook complete with monkey, lion and dinosaur bean bag chairs, as well as a road rug and lots of new toy cars. Volunteers included Laura and Lisa Kittleman and Jennifer Long. … Continue Reading
Volunteer Profile: Doug Carl
Doug Carl has witnessed Grassroots evolve from a small, volunteer-run hotline to the complex organization it is today. He has seen firsthand Grassroots’ response to the different crises in the community and has watched as the organization expanded services throughout the years while continuing to provide a broad range of resources and expertise to its… Continue Reading
Glen Mar Golf Classic is a Winner For Grassroots
The 7th Annual Glen Mar Golf Classic raised almost $26,000 for Grassroots. Organized by the outstanding Glen Mar Golf Classic team of Libby Boswell, Phil Enstice, John Hampshire, Barbara Julian, Don Lee, and Sue Shipp, the tournament featured outstanding weather, enthusiastic golfers, terrific food from church members George and Sally Dohner, and general good fellowship.… Continue Reading
Grateful for Community Support
Grassroots is grateful for all the wonderful ways the community find to support the organization. Here are a few recent highlights: Compassionate Help — Thank you to everyone at The Catholic Community of Ascension and St. Augustine in Elkridge for the donation of over 10,000 items of food, grocery store gift cards and $5,531 in… Continue Reading
Volunteer Profile: Major Ellsworth Jones
The Grassroots Board of Directors has always included a member of local law enforcement. Major Ellsworth Jones has filled that role since 2009. This year he stepped down from the board after nearly nine years of dedication to the organization. Over his tenure with Grassroots, highpoints for Major Jones include working to expand the Mobile… Continue Reading
Irish Born Painter Hosts Art Sale Fundraiser for Grassroots
“Irish Eyes” features 50 original oil paintings at West End Studio on Sunday, April 29 Irish born oil painter Katherine Farrell is hosting an art sale fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Sunday, April 29, from 1-4 p.m. The event will be held at West End Studio, 8624 Frederick Road, at the west… Continue Reading
Soup’r Sundae is Super and Successful
The 10th annual Soup‘r Sundae fundraiser for Grassroots raised almost $40,000 attracted over 700 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 themed baskets and dozens of gift certificates and other items. The event… Continue Reading
Overdoses up 50 percent from last year in Howard County – WBAL Story
Maryland has had its fair share of problems with opioid misuse. In Howard County, overdoses are up 50 percent from last year. The hotline at the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center in Columbia is never quiet for long. One of the issues they address is people with substance misuse disorder. “Right now, the biggest thing is… Continue Reading
The Faith Community Partnership Presents Soup’r Sundae Fundraiser for Grassroots
The Faith Community Partnership of Bethany United Methodist Church and Glen Mar United Methodist Church and Wilde Lake High School are hosting the 10th annual Soup‘r Sundae, a family event featuring soups prepared by area restaurants, as a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Sunday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Wilde Lake… Continue Reading
Thank You For Your Support!
There has been an outpouring of support for Grassroots in the last couple of months, so we are devoting this post to thanking our generous contributors. Service Van A special “thank you” to George and Shahra Toth, members of the Christ Episcopal Church Outreach Commission, for their efforts in creating a successful matching-fund campaign to… Continue Reading
Marriotts Ridge High School Holds Shakesperian Tea for Grassroots
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
Seasons 52 Hosts Santa at Breakfast for Families
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