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Marriotts Ridge High School Fills Empty Bowls for Grassroots

Posted on January 18, 2023 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Benefit on Feb. 23 includes all the soup you can eat and a paint-your-own ceramic bowl created by students in the National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society, the Black Student Union and Culinary Department at Marriotts Ridge High School are hosting “Empty Bowls 2023,” a community fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5-7 p.m., in the school cafeteria.

Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance via the Online School Payments portal:

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Only 100 tickets will be sold. Admission includes an all-you-can-eat soup and bread dinner and paint-your-own ceramic bowl.

The ready-to-paint ceramic bowls have been created by Marriotts Ridge High School students. The soups are made by students participating in the Marriotts Ridge High School Culinary Arts program. All of the proceeds from the event go to Grassroots, Howard County’s only 24-hour crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless.

The National Art Honor Society was founded by the National Art Education Association to inspire and recognize students with an outstanding ability in art and to bring art education to the attention of the school and the community.

Marriotts Ridge High School is located at 12100 Woodford Drive in Marriottsville. For information, call 410-313-5568.

Coalition to End Homelessness to hold Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Event Dec. 21

Posted on December 16, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

On Wednesday, December 21, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, the Howard County Coalition to End Homelessness will hold a gathering to remember those lives lost in Howard County in 2022 who were homeless or had a history of homelessness. Limited in-person seating is available at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place in Columbia,… Continue Reading

The Mall in Columbia Hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive for Grassroots

Posted on November 15, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Non-perishable food and financial donations sought to provide meals for individuals and families in Howard County’s shelter for the homeless The Mall in Columbia is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive on behalf of Grassroots, Howard County’s 24-7 crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless, during November, national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month. Non-perishable food… Continue Reading

A Summer Sunday in the Country Benefit for Grassroots

Posted on August 1, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Howard County families are invited to enjoy “A Summer Sunday in the Country,” a fundraiser for Grassroots, on Sunday, Sept. 11, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kittleman Family Farm in West Friendship. “Our family is proud to host a benefit for Grassroots, which gives families a chance at a better life,” said… Continue Reading

Grassroots Answers 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Posted on July 19, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center is one of eight Maryland centers selected to answer calls to the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 988 calls, chats and texts connect to trained professionals with expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Counselors immediately help those reaching out through 988 with their emergencies. In some cases, counselors… Continue Reading

Good News Round Up

Posted on May 21, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Resources for Youth County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the expansion of Howard County’s School-Based Mental Health Program to all 77 public schools, as well as plans to subsidize mental health resources in the community for vulnerable youth. The SBMHP’s funding of $1.7 million for the next two years includes $980,000 of American Rescue Plan… Continue Reading

Howard County Health Department Expands Mental Health Campaign

Posted on May 19, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

It’s OK to Ask suicide prevention campaign raises awareness and reduces stigma about mental health and suicide across all ages and cultures The Howard County Health Department today announced an expansion of the “It’s OK to Ask” suicide prevention campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health and suicide across all ages and… Continue Reading

Grassroots Experts Share What They Know

Posted on May 13, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

As experts in crisis services and intervention, Grassroots representatives are frequently invited to speak at conferences and other opportunities to share their expertise. Most recently Executive Director Dr. Mariana Izraelson has been a featured participant at several events. Dr. Izraelson was one of the speakers at the inaugural Light the Night 5K for Suicide Prevention… Continue Reading

Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter Serves Record Number of Children

Posted on March 15, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Local faith community helped with emergency shelter program which housed 23 children, aged 6 months to 17 years, during winter season Howard County Government, partnering with Grassroots and local faith communities, has served 59 people this season in the soon-to-close annual Cold Weather Shelter Program. This year’s program has been distinguished by the high number… Continue Reading

What is Maryland 211? Here’s the Fact Sheet.

Posted on March 10, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

211 is a simple, memorable phone number for Marylanders to connect with essential resources throughout thestate. It’s a free and confidential service that gives individuals with unmet needs a one-stop access point instead ofhaving to navigate through the sometimes-confusing maze of health and human services phone numbers, websites and community resources. Click here to see… Continue Reading

County Announces Partnership with Grassroots

Posted on February 4, 2022 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

At a press conference this morning, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) has begun transporting stable patients with opioid-related complaints directly to Grassroots as an alternative to conventional hospitals. “The partnership between HCDFRS and Grassroots means people in need will be able to access… Continue Reading

Breakfast with Santa Set Dec. 4 and 11 at The Mall in Columbia

Posted on November 8, 2021 by grassrootstim • 0 Comments

Proceeds benefit Grassroots crisis intervention center and shelter for the homeless Santa will visit with youngsters, their parents and grandparents at “Breakfast with Santa” on Dec. 4 and 11, 8-9:30 a.m., at Seasons 52 restaurant at The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway. Santa will talk with youngsters and their families at their tables.… Continue Reading