GrassROOTS Community Foundation in partnership with Uzima Dance Fitness and St. Matthew AME Church presents Give Thanks Help us raise $25,000 to support families who are experiencing hardship. Funds raised will go to for families at: QLS Gardens in Southeast Atlanta Georgia King Village, Newark, NJ Newark and The Oranges, Essex County Ways to…
On International Women’s Day, join Dr. Jsahna Simmons in a conversation with author and activist, Shelly-Ann Weeks as they discuss the science of our bodies and the gift of periods. To register for Zoom, Email EMBRACEHERFLOW@GMAIL.COM
Join author and activist, Shelly-Ann Weeks as she hosts a conversation with youth about the role of stigma in access to resources. To register for Zoom, Email EMBRACEHERFLOW@GMAIL.COM #EndPeriodShame
Roots, Rock, Run 5K is back. Your support is invaluable to us. Your dedication to your physical health makes you an example for members of our community. Movement improves our health. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, we cannot physically be together. But we can move together because we are in this TOGETHER. In 2021 Roots, Rock,…
This year the R3 5K will be a hybrid activity - you have your choice of the live or in-person starting at 8:30 at Lloyd Hall in Philadelphia (near the Art Museum) or to participate in the virtual race - wherever you are. On June 4th between 8:30am and 12:00pm, we will collectively run 5K wherever we are. Some of…
On June 3rd, the morning of the Roots Picnic, GCF will host our annual Roots, Rock, Run 5k. This annual event celebrates the life of Board member Lisa Maxwell and raises funds for our global efforts to end period poverty. This year is particularly special because GCF has launched a new initiative, our Global Menstrual Equity…
Roots, Rock, Run 5K supports the GrassROOTS Community Foundation's global menstrual equity work, where we increase knowledge, provide menstrual supplies, and advocate for legislation to #endperiodpoverty. Your participation helps make this possible, with funds raised supporting this vital cause. This year's R3 5K offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants from our Global Menstrual Equity Council…
Join us and Newark Symphony Hall for the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Brunch on November 9th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the historic Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102. The keynote features Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University in the Department of Politics and International Affairs…
Join Us for the Roots, Rock, Run 5K! Saturday, May 31st | Philadelphia, PA & Virtual Roots, Rock, Run 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement. Held each year in Philadelphia on the morning of The Roots Picnic, this community walk/run honors Black Thought, lead MC of The Roots and co-founder and former…
Cocktail Reception Fundraiser December 5, 2025 The Bath Club Miami Beach, Florida Join Tyrese, Busta Rhymes, and friends for a cocktail reception fundraiser featuring impromptu live performances, delightful cocktails, and delicious canapes in a historic venue filled with great people. On December 5, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gather at the historic Bath Club on Miami…