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SUMMARY:Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k Philly training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nIn an effort to prepare for the race\, we are hosting four “meet-ups”. \nJoin us on Kelly Drive at 9:00am on April 11\, April 18\, May 2 and May 16. \nMAP
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/roots-rock-run-5k-philly-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Events
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CREATED:20200312T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T205031Z
UID:8769-1587200400-1587247200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k Philly training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nIn an effort to prepare for the race\, we are hosting four “meet-ups”. \nJoin us on Kelly Drive at 9:00am on April 11\, April 18\, May 2 and May 16. \nMAP
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/roots-rock-run-5k-philly-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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CREATED:20200312T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T205015Z
UID:7085-1586595600-1586599200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k Philly training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nIn an effort to prepare for the race\, we are hosting four “meet-ups”. \nJoin us on Kelly Drive at 9:00am on April 11\, April 18\, May 2 and May 16. \nMAP
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/roots-rock-run-5k-philly-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190823T202603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T152926Z
UID:8189-1573930800-1573941600@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Give Thanks Cocktail Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nGive Thanks Cocktail Fundraiser \nNovember 16th 2019 @ 7pm \nMusic by Kindred The Family Soul\nAdvocates for Girls honorees: \nDr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams\nAtiba Buckman\nDr. Sharnee Brown \n  \nHost: Dr. Janice Johnson Dias\nLocation: Newark Museum\nEarly Bird Tickets: $50\n  \nRSVP and Tickets
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/give-thanks-cocktail-fundraiser-2019/
LOCATION:Newark Museum\, 49 Washington St\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190731T171737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T174120Z
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SUMMARY:SuperGirls Showcase
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Showcase what they learned during SuperCamp 2019 \nJoin our brilliant and talent group of girls as they share what they have learned during SuperCamp 2019. \n \nAt the showcase\, SuperGirls will: \nPerform Poetry\nDance Afrobeats\nDance Hip-hop\nPresent their academic research \nSuperCamp is a leadership camp for girls of African descent. \nWe train girls to use their gifts and talents to make a difference in the world. During our intensive leadership camp girls work to gain or bolster self-efficacy\, body confidence and knowledge of themselves and their communities. \n  \nSuggested donation: $10 \n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-showcase/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Middle School\, 36 Gilbert Pl\, West Orange\, NJ\, 07052
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190706T010047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T010324Z
UID:8005-1564575300-1564579800@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n12:15pm with Newark Yoga Movement \nMilitary Park \nNewark\, New Jersey \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesday-4/
LOCATION:Military Park\, 51 Park Pl\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T110000
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CREATED:20190706T005150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T005150Z
UID:8003-1564567200-1564570800@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n10:00am with Uzima Dance Fitness \nThe Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion \n160 South Orange Ave. \nSouth Orange\, New Jersey 07079 \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesday-3/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion\, 160 W South Orange Ave\, South Orange\, NJ\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190706T003452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T003917Z
UID:7999-1563970500-1563975000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n12:15pm with Newark Yoga Movement \nMilitary Park \nNewark\, New Jersey \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesdays-2/
LOCATION:Military Park\, 51 Park Pl\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190706T004226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T004226Z
UID:8001-1563962400-1563966000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n10:00am with Uzima Dance Fitness \nThe Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion \n160 South Orange Ave. \nSouth Orange\, New Jersey 07079 \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesday-2/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion\, 160 W South Orange Ave\, South Orange\, NJ\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190706T002618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T003058Z
UID:7995-1562760900-1562765400@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n12:15pm with Newark Yoga Movement \nMilitary Park \nNewark\, New Jersey \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesday/
LOCATION:Military Park\, 51 Park Pl\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190706T001052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T001343Z
UID:7989-1562752800-1562756400@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls \n  \nNo sign-up necessary \n  \n10:00am with Uzima Dance Fitness \nThe Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion \n160 South Orange Ave. \nSouth Orange\, New Jersey 07079 \n  \nBring water and yoga mat \nFor questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/wellness-wednesdays/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion\, 160 W South Orange Ave\, South Orange\, NJ\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20190604T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T171342Z
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SUMMARY:WhatOrphansWant Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SuperGirl Olivia is using her birthday wish to grant the wishes of youth in Haiti. Her social action project is titled #WhatOrphansWant. On June 15\, 2019\, she is hosting a benefit concert to raise funds to help students and orphans in Haiti. \nBelow is the summary of student’s wish list. \nW.O.W Wishlist \n1 Bible\n23 Bicycles\n8 Book Bags\n5 Cars\n15 Cell phones\n8 Outfits including clothing\, suits and uniforms\n2 Dolls\n4 Animals including goats and cows\n1 Laptop\n1 Medical care\n35 Money\n2 Motocycles\n1 Fruit\n11 Shoes including sneakers\n5 Soccer Balls\n1 Watch\n1 Pair of sunglasses \nComplete wish list can be found HERE \nTo order items\, please select from the Amazon wishlist. Click here for Amazon wishlist. \nWe would love to receive all items by June 19th. \nThis work is being done in collaboration with Child Hope International and Ecole Mixte Bon Samaritain de Guirand (Amour En Action) \nEventBrite page [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI5NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3MTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGZ29KZ3ZDMHVuN00lMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/whatorphanswant-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Liberty Middle School\, 1 Kelly Dr\, West Orange\, NJ\, 07052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20181022T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T200441Z
UID:7485-1542481200-1542492000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Give Thanks Cocktail Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 GIVE THANKS Cocktail Fundraiser is being held at the Montclair Art Museum. Guests will enjoy the beautiful African drumming sounds of Yahya Kamate and poetry by the GrassROOTS SuperGirls. Following the award presentations\, DJ Scotty Nevers will keep us on the dance floor all night. \n  \nFor the past eight  years\, GrassROOTS\, through our intensive summer leadership camp and SuperGirls Society\, has encouraged and activated girls to become youth leaders and changemakers. \n  \nThrough their local\, national and international meeting and training program\, these SuperGirls have developed a series of social actions projects via the following programs: \n\n#MathWizGames held free STEM (science\, technology\, engineering & mathematics) games for girls\n#1000BlackGirlBooks collected 10\,000 books and donated 2\,000 books to local schools and libraries\n#RoomForChange program decorated and redesigned rooms at the YMCA in Newark for unaccompanied minors\n#FullCourtDress collected and donated winter coats\, hats and scarves for youth experiencing housing insecurity\n#Food4Life Summit organized food justice games to educate young people on healthy eating\n\n  \nRWJBarnabas HealthCare Fellows Program: \n\n25 hours of training by doctoral level scholars on healthcare and health disparities\n6 hour training on implicit bias and professional development\n32 hours of onsite experiential learning under the leadership of top level healthcare executives. Girls explore various aspects of health care including policy\, pharmacology\, and marketing\, and develop a culminating capstone project.\n\n  \nAccomplishments in 2018: \n\nSuperGirl Marley Dias published her book\, Marley Dias Gets It Done and So Can You.\nSuperGirls launched #GreenRibbonWeek- a public health initiative to promote positive mental health for youth.\nIn 2018\, we expanded our summer leadership camp to serve more girls in Philadelphia\nWe also partnered with New York University to increase our girls’ training in public health. Click here for a video of our work.\n\n  \nThis year we are honoring our “Philly Collaborative”: an extraordinary group of community change agents who have helped in training over 300 youth as well as directed and organized our largest public health initiative (#RootsRockRun5k training and race). For the past 6 years Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k race and training program has served over 3000 individuals. We are grateful to them for their unwavering commitment to our health and well-being. \nHonorees: \n\n      Amy Kelley\n      Darrence Roberson\n      Dr. David Coughlin\n      Jason Floyd\n      Leslie Marant\, ESQ\n      Lily Fung\n      Michelle Alcaraz\n      Montez Roberts\n      Takeya McLeod\n\n  \nGIVE THANKS Corporate Sponsor Opportunities (Contact us to participate)\n \n\nBrand mention and logo in program and in all pre and post-event press and recaps.\nBrand/Logo on step and repeat and all printed materials\nOpportunity to include products in gift bags (Scholastic and Monami Entertainment)\n\n  \nDiamond Sponsorship- $15\,000 \nAllows GrassROOTS to provide all below: \n\nSend 5 SuperGirls to Ghana to support girls education\n\n  \nPlatinum Sponsorship- $10\,000 \nAllows GrassROOTS to provide all below: \n\n Full scholarship for 4 girls to attend SuperCamp\, our summer leadership camp\n Family strengthening program for mothers of children\n\n  \nGold Sponsorship- $5\,000 \nAllows GrassROOTS to provide all below: \nFull scholarship for 3 girls to attend SuperCamp\, our summer leadership camp \n  \n\n\n\nTickets\n$50 – $75\n\n\n\nEarly Bird tickets ends October 30\, 2018 \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n  \n \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/give-thanks-cocktail-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Montclair Art Museum\, 3 S. Mountain Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180129T224230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T224230Z
UID:6896-1528542000-1528549200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias\, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe \nAvailable for viewing on GCF YouTube. \nSGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.\nGirls discuss current topics\, review books\, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures. \nAny questions can be directed to SGS Director\, Sherille Raymond\, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \nCLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-society-sgs-monthly-leadership-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180515T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T223433Z
UID:7186-1528536600-1528545600@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2018 Newark Roots Rock Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:Race Purpose: 5K community walk/run and 1 mile walk to support the development of SuperGirls Society (SGS) and an intensive leadership camp for Black Girls titled “SuperCamp” \nLocation: Weequahic Park Track\, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr.\, Newark\, NJ US 07114 \nEntry: Pre-registration available HERE. Until 5/20- $20\, till race day $25 Race-day registration will be $30. First 25 online pre-registrants are free! (Use coupon code ‘R3Newark25’)\, please note you will NOT get a t-shirt when you use this promotion.  You can purchase a t-shirt race day for $20. \n  \nDetails and Registration \n  \nMore on our program
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/2018-newark-roots-rock-run-5k/
LOCATION:Weequahic Park Track\, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr\,  Newark\, NJ\, 07114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Coughlin":MAILTO:dcoughlin@grassrootscommunityfoundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180212T210436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T011430Z
UID:7018-1527931800-1527940800@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2018 Philly Roots Rock Run 5K
DESCRIPTION:Race Purpose: 5K community walk/run and 1 mile walk to support the development of SuperGirls Society (SGS) and an intensive leadership camp for Black Girls titled “SuperCamp” \nLocation: Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School\, Wayne Ave and Johnson Street\, Germantown\, Philadelphia. \nEntry: Pre-registration at Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Until 3/31- $25\, till race day $35 Race-day registration will be $40. First 25 online pre-registrants are free! (Use coupon code ‘rootsrock25’)\, please note you will NOT get a t-shirt when you use this promotion.  You can purchase a t-shirt race day for $20. \nDetails and Registration \nMore on our program \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/2018-philly-roots-rock-run-5k/
LOCATION:Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School\, 6340 Wayne Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Coughlin":MAILTO:dcoughlin@grassrootscommunityfoundation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180129T224041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T224041Z
UID:6894-1526122800-1526133600@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias\, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe \nAvailable for viewing on GCF YouTube. \nSGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.\nGirls discuss current topics\, review books\, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures. \nAny questions can be directed to SGS Director\, Sherille Raymond\, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \nCLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-society-sgs-monthly-leadership-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180129T223657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T223712Z
UID:6892-1523703600-1523710800@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias\, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe \nAvailable for viewing on GCF YouTube. \nSGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.\nGirls discuss current topics\, review books\, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures. \nAny questions can be directed to SGS Director\, Sherille Raymond\, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \nCLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-society-sgs-monthly-leadership-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180316T014902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T230905Z
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SUMMARY:Think F.A.S.T.E.R 2018
DESCRIPTION:Think FASTER is a daylong convening that brings together high school and college girls from New Jersey focuses on offering strategies for how girls can succeed in Finance\, Arts\, Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Research. \n  \nWe’ll bring together 150 girl participants to meet with and learn from high-level executives from each of these fields. \n  \nEach of these women has been specifically selected because their narratives mirror the girls we serve. Through their dedication to leadership\, commitment to justice and community\, they have all succeeded. \n  \nApril 13\, 2018\n \n10:00am-2:00pm \nEssex County College\, Newark\, NJ\nJ. Harry Smith Lecture Hall\n303 University Avenue\nNewark\, NJ 07102 \n  \nHost: Dr. Janice Johnson Dias \nConfirmed Speakers and Workshop leaders include: \nMichellene Davis\, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of RWJBarnabas will serve as opening speaker\nBrandice Daniel\, CEO of Harlem Fashion Row\nDr. Rhonda Sharpe\, Founder of WISER (Women’s Institute for Science\, Equity and Race)\nDr. Jennifer Parrish\, Lead Scientist at Otsuka Pharmaceutical\nTai Cooper\, Deputy Chief Policy Advisor\nVonda McPherson\,  Chef\, Owner of Vonda’s Kitchen \n  \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/think-f-a-s-t-e-r-2018/
LOCATION:Essex County College\, 303 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180408
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180407T000623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T044227Z
UID:7154-1523059200-1523145599@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Let's Move It: Philly
DESCRIPTION:Join the GrassROOTS Community Foundation as we come together to raise funds to develop a summer leadership camp for Black girls. This is the same camp that brought us girl changemakers like Marley Dias\, Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks. All proceeds to SuperCamp Philadelphia. For more about the camp click HERE. \nPARTY FOR A PURPOSE. A healthy girl is a return on your investment. \n  \nMusic by Cosmo and Lean Wit It. \n21+ only \nChic dress. Bring a friend and expect some surprises. \nAny questions email us at: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \nPowered by FlyGirrl & SuperFlyMom \n  \n9:00-10:00 #rootsrockrun5k at Anna L. Lingelbach School with Coach Lez. Free and open to all. No registration necessary\n \n1:00-3:00 Marley Dias and the SuperGirls are having a book signing and panel discussion about SuperCamp hosted by Dr. Janice Johnson Dias\nFor tickets: http://www.aampmuseum.org/calendar.html\n \n10:30pm  Let’s Move It: Philly at Liaison Room\, 1201-1299 N. Front Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19122\n  \nORDER ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/lets-move-it-philly/
LOCATION:Liaison Room\, 1201-1299 N. Front Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180315T194334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T203133Z
UID:7114-1521885600-1521889200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Open House for SuperCamp Philly
DESCRIPTION:SuperCamp Philly Open House will be held after the Roots\, Rock\, Run training. \nMeet Marley Dias and other SuperGirls and learn more about our black girls leadership training program \nOn spot interviewing available. \nTo be held in the Auditorium of Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School \n  \nSuperCamp will be held from July 9th thru August 3rd. Final performance on August 4th.
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/open-house-for-supercamp-philly/
LOCATION:Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School\, 6340 Wayne Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180315T185656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T185816Z
UID:7108-1521885600-1521889200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k Philly Training
DESCRIPTION:Roots\, Rock\, Run 5k Philly training with Leslie Marant \nJoin us on March 24th at the Anna L. Lingelbach School\, Germantown\, PA \nR3 is a 10-week race training program that prepares community members to complete a 5k race. The #RootsRockRun5k race takes place on June 2nd at Anna L. Lingelbach School \n  \nTraining Start time: 10:00am \nTraining End time: 11:00am \n  \nTraining program is from March 24th-May 25th \n  \nCost: Free and open to the public \n  \nNo RSVP necessary. \nShow up with sneakers and water and be ready to have fun. \n  \nRunning led by Coach Leslie Marant \nQuestions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org or 862.520.3756 \nParticipate for 4 consecutive weeks and win a prize
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/roots-rock-run-5k-philly-training/
LOCATION:Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School\, 6340 Wayne Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180306T192024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T202922Z
UID:7071-1521376200-1521383400@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Janice Johnson Dias Speaks
DESCRIPTION:Join GrassROOTS President\, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias in Philadelphia and New Jersey for conversations of health equity and undoing racism. \n  \nPhiladelphia\, PA : March 17th \n The Health Justice Summit will bring together community advocates\, organizations\, faith leaders and professionals in the fields of health\, nutrition & fitness\, to address some of the issues of systemic injustice that negatively impact the health of our communities. \n  \nMontclair\, New Jersey: March 18th \nDr. Johnson Dias will present on how institutional racism and economic inequality create and sustain unhealthy and unsafe environments. Dr. Johnson Dias and Ms. Brabson will weave music into messages about what individuals can do to collaborate and disrupt these systems and lessen the effects of violence on women and girls. \n  \nTickets are available and these events are open to the public. \n  \nRegister for March 18th event \n  \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/dr-janice-johnson-dias-speaks/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair\, 67 Church Street\, Montclair\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180306T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T192433Z
UID:7054-1521275400-1521291600@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Janice Johnson Dias Speaking at Health Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join GrassROOTS President\, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias in Philadelphia and New Jersey for conversations of health equity and undoing racism. \n  \nPhiladelphia\, PA : March 17th \n The Health Justice Summit will bring together community advocates\, organizations\, faith leaders and professionals in the fields of health\, nutrition & fitness\, to address some of the issues of systemic injustice that negatively impact the health of our communities. \n  \nMontclair\, New Jersey: March 18th \nDr. Johnson Dias will present on how institutional racism and economic inequality create and sustain unhealthy and unsafe environments. Dr. Johnson Dias and Ms. Brabson will weave music into messages about what individuals can do to collaborate and disrupt these systems and lessen the effects of violence on women and girls. \n  \nTickets are available and these events are open to the public. \n  \nRegister for March 17th event \n 
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/dr-janice-johnson-dias-speaking-at-health-justice-summit/
LOCATION:Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University\, 1755 North 13th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180129T223520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T223520Z
UID:6888-1520679600-1520686800@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias\, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe \nAvailable for viewing on GCF YouTube. \nSGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.\nGirls discuss current topics\, review books\, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures. \nAny questions can be directed to SGS Director\, Sherille Raymond\, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \n\nCLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-society-sgs-monthly-leadership-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20180129T223020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T223321Z
UID:6882-1518260400-1518271200@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
DESCRIPTION:SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias\, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe \nAvailable for viewing on GCF YouTube. \nSGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.\nGirls discuss current topics\, review books\, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures. \nAny questions can be directed to SGS Director\, Sherille Raymond\, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/supergirls-society-sgs-monthly-leadership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20171024T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T232223Z
UID:6611-1511287200-1511294400@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Senior Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On November 21st\, GrassROOTS will host a dinner for elders living at Georgia King Village a housing development in the West Ward of Newark. We will provide a 4-course seated meal\, music and entertainment by the SuperGirls. \nINDIVIDUALS CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP SERVE ELDERS – CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/senior-dinner/
LOCATION:Georgia King Village\, 250 Georgia King Village\, Newark\, NJ\, 07107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20171024T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T201030Z
UID:6607-1511200800-1511208000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Turkey GiveAway
DESCRIPTION:Proceeds from the Turkey competition and gala allow us to provide a turkey along with organic fruits and vegetables for families during the holiday. Each year we make it our goal to provide a complete and healthy meal for all those who sign up that they are in need of support. While Georgia King Village has and remains a core priority\, GrassROOTS also serves other institutions that reach out to us for support. In the past we have provided to community groups in East Orange and Orange. \nINDIVIDUALS CAN VOLUNTEER RESOURCES AND TIME TO THE TURKEY GIVEAWAY – CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER OR GIVE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/turkey-giveaway-3/
LOCATION:Georgia King Village\, 250 Georgia King Village\, Newark\, NJ\, 07107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20171009T183247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T183033Z
UID:6425-1511031600-1511046000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Give Thanks For Girls Gala
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Gala  honors black girls who have demonstrated through their actions in the community high levels of integrity\, academic excellence and ingenuity. \n  \nProceeds from the event goes to supporting the GrassROOTS Community Foundation efforts in developing girl changemakers. \n  \nThis year’s national honorees are: Marsai Martin of ABC’s Black-ish;\, Haile Thomas\, The Happy Organization and Mikaila Ulmer\, Me and The Bees Lemonade. \n  \nThe 2017 GIVE THANKS for Girls Benefit Gala is being held at the historic Robert Treat Hotel in Newark\, New Jersey. All guests will be provided with complimentary valet and coat check service upon arrival. \n  \n7:00-8:30pm – MYX & Mingle VIP Cocktail Reception \nHost: Mona Scott-Young\, CEO of Monami Entertainment \nThe reception provides a perfect networking opportunity to mix and mingle with entertainment industry professionals\, government officials\, GCF supporters and other influencers.  Confirmed guests include Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark and Michellene Davis\, Vice President of Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer RWJBarnabas. \n  \nCocktails courtesy of MYX fusions Moscato & Sangria. Live jazz by the Enoch Smith Jr. Band. \n  \n9:00-11:00pm – Dinner and Award Presentation Ceremony  \nDuring your 4-course seated dinner and cocktails\, guests  will enjoy the beautiful sounds of by the Enoch Smith Jr. Band as well as an African drum and dance performance and presentation by our GrassROOTS SuperGirls. Following the award presentations\, DJ Scotty Nevers will keep us on the dance floor all night. \n  \nCORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Contact Lisa Rediker at Skai Blue Media\, lisa@skaibluemedia.com \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/save-the-date-give-thanks-for-girls-gala/
LOCATION:Robert Treat Hotel\, 50 Park Pl\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164728
CREATED:20171020T200544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T212918Z
UID:6574-1511002800-1511010000@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
SUMMARY:2017 GIRLS SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text font_size=”20″]Before the Give Thanks for Girls Benefit Gala join Black Girl Excellence Award Honorees Marsai Martin\, Haile Thomas\, and Mikaila Ulmer and their parents for an intimate conversation with girls about how to unlock and support girls’ passions to help them achieve success. \nGirls plenary moderated by Marley Dias\, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks \nCaregivers plenary moderated by Icema Gibbs\, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility\, JetBlue \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text font_size=”20″]Participants will be able to ask to questions of the national honorees and their parents to get the answers they need to help them achieve their individual goals. \nAn adult caregiver must accompany each girl. This person does not have to be a bio-parent. Each girl\, however\, should bring a caring adult who is invested in her personal well-being and success. \nWe look forward to helping you get the information you need to unlook your passions and achieve success.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]Register [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/event/2017-girls-summit/
LOCATION:Robert Treat Hotel\, 50 Park Pl\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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