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Roots, Rock, Run 5k Philly training

Roots, Rock, Run 5k training and race is GrassROOTS’ public health initiative aimed at bringing awareness of the importance of physical activity and living healthy lives.   In an effort to prepare for the race, we are hosting four “meet-ups”. Join us on Kelly Drive at 9:00am on April 11, April 18, May 2 and…

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Roots, Rock, Run 5k Virtual

Race day: May 30th between 8:00am and 12:00pm EST Run a 5K or walk a mile wherever we are - outside, on a treadmill, however you can do it! The top 3 winners will receive a special GrassROOTS tee and a mask.     Questions: Contact: David Coughlin, djcoughlin13@gmail.com, 215-917-5025 https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/RootsRockRun5K   REGISTER TODAY!!!  

Virtual Period Workshop

Who taught you about periods? Do you know the best way to use your menstrual products? Have you started the conversation with your child? How do you avoid period pains?   Join us of the first #VirtualPeriodWorkshop. Invite your child and let's learn together. Yes, men and boys are invited too!   October 20, 2020…

Teens Talk Periods

Conversation with teens about their own personal journey as they transition to adulthood. Hosted by: Shelly-Ann Weeks Author/Activist @drsexxyann   Guest: Amina Anekwe Period Activist @aminapatricia   October 23, 2020, 8PM Eastern time, 7pm Central time, 5pm Pacific time Live on Instagram and Facebook @herflow

Red Dot Day

Join the GrassROOTS SuperGirls in collaboration with Her Flow Foundation for our public health initiative, Red Dot Day - a campaign to normalize conversations about periods. #RedDotDay, also known as Period Awareness Day, is October 24th The campaign goals are: Help end the stigma and shame associated with periods. Encourage all genders to discuss the…

Red Dot Day – Donate and Drop

GrassRoots Community Foundation 59 Main Street Suite 323, West Orange, NJ, United States

Help us end period poverty Donate Period essentials!   Saturday October 24, 2020 1-3pm   Donate & Drop pads | tampons | wipes | heating pads | sanitizer   Drop off location: 59 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 (In parking lot at the back of the building between 1pm and 3pm)   We'll also…

Give Thanks 2020 – Day of Giving

Saint Matthew AME Church 336 Oakwood Ave, City of Orange, NJ, United States

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…

Dr. Janice Johnson Dias’s New Book: Parent Like It Matters

Parent Like It Matters: How to Raise Joyful Changemaking Girls is an accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of RandomHouse.   Book launch on March 2, 2021   Parent Like It Matters Book

Virtual Workshop: The Science of Our Bodies

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

Virtual Workshop: The Lived Experience of Periods

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

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