GrassROOTS Community Foundation

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark
2017-08-02 15:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
GrassROOTS Community Foundation SuperCamp NJ in conjunction with Marley Dias’ #1000blackgirlbooks campaign present

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Join us for reading and conversation.

Bring a book where the black girl is the main character. We will talk about the book and discuss common themes.

3:15 pm-4:00 pm

YMCA Newark
600 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Free & open to youth K-8th grade
#1000blackgirlbooks
#blackgirlbookclub
#blackgirlexcellence

More information: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

Books on the Beach
2017-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Inkwell Beach, Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, United States
Books on the Beach
Free community event
Family- friendly
Come grab and book and read with Marley Dias, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks
Inkwell Beach
Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
August 15th
10-12pm

Roots Rock Run 5k Newark
2017-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
5K community walk/run and 1 mile walk to support GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF) wellness and public health initiatives in New Jersey.
Led by Olympic runner Miki Barber, Director of Bloomfield Track and Field Programs, Coach Lisa Morgan, and Dupre “DoItAll” Kelly of 211 Community Impact and Lords of the Underground.
September 30th. Beautiful Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr., Newark, NJ
Registration opens at 8:00am, Come early!! It’s a party. Take selfies!
Jam to some live reggae by Jah People!!

Participate in SuperGirl Huntar’s #Food4Life Summit—a social action project powered by GCF and Disney Summer of Service.

You will be able to compete for prizes

Family Food: You and your crew compete to test your healthy food knowledge;
Food Scavenger hunt: Can you find all the ingredients of a healthy meal on your run;
In and Out: Guess how long you would have to move to burn off what you eat.

Sign up for the Old School vs. New School Dance Contest
Purchase jewelry and other health items from vendors
Take photos with some of your favorite hip-hop artists

Free registration to all #R3Newark participants

Register for the race: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Newark/RootsRockRun5KNewark

$10 Until 7/9
$15 until 9/20
$25 until 9/29
$30 on race day

Amenities: T-shirts available for registrants; water and refreshments, prizes too.

Timed raced; Race Results: the Bryn Mawr Racing Co. will professionally time the race. Results will be found on our website and at brynmawrracing.com
Medals awardedby age group x gender

Funding support: Rutgers-Newark Center on Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Partnering Agencies: City of Newark, 211 Community Impact, Skai Blue Media, RWJBarnabas, and YMCA Newark.

Questions: Contact: David Coughlin, dcoughlin@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org, 215-917-5025
More info, click here

Food4Life Summit
2017-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Weequahic Park, Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave., Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
On September 30th, SuperGirl Huntar launches her social action project titled Food4Life Summit. This food justice event aims to educate youth 10-15 years old on the importance of making healthy food choices even in difficult situations.

Open to all, this family-friendly summit offers a chance to learn the truth about the foods we eat.

Supported by Disney Summer of Service, the summit takes place in coordination with GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s public health initiative #rootsrockrun5k-https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Newark/RootsRockRun5KNewark

Participants will compete for prizes in several games.

Family Food: You and your crew compete to test your healthy food knowledge;
Make your plate: Can you find all the ingredients of a healthy meal on your run?
In and Out: Guess how long you would have to move to burn off what you eat.

If you are interested in vending or volunteering, please contact Tony Hayes at 201-491-1741 or via email at tonyhayes@blazinfitness.com
Follow and like @food4life
#Food4Life #eatgoodlivewell

2017 GIRLS SUMMIT
2017-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
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.
Girls plenary moderated by Marley Dias, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks
Caregivers plenary moderated by Icema Gibbs, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, JetBlue
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.
An 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.
We look forward to helping you get the information you need to unlook your passions and achieve success. Register

Give Thanks For Girls Gala
2017-11-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
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.

Proceeds from the event goes to supporting the GrassROOTS Community Foundation efforts in developing girl changemakers.

This 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.

The 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.

7:00-8:30pm – MYX & Mingle VIP Cocktail Reception
Host: Mona Scott-Young, CEO of Monami Entertainment
The 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.

Cocktails courtesy of MYX fusions Moscato & Sangria. Live jazz by the Enoch Smith Jr. Band.

9:00-11:00pm – Dinner and Award Presentation Ceremony
During 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.

CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Contact Lisa Rediker at Skai Blue Media, lisa@skaibluemedia.com

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Turkey GiveAway
2017-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Georgia King Village, 250 Georgia King Village, Newark, NJ, 07107, United States
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.
INDIVIDUALS CAN VOLUNTEER RESOURCES AND TIME TO THE TURKEY GIVEAWAY – CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER OR GIVE

Senior Dinner
2017-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Georgia King Village, 250 Georgia King Village, Newark, NJ, 07107, United States
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.
INDIVIDUALS CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP SERVE ELDERS – CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting
2018-02-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2018-03-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-04-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2018-06-09 11:00 - 13:00
SuperGirls Society (SGS) monthly leadership meeting. Led by SGS President Marley Dias, Vice President Tori Fergus and Secretary Amina Anekwe
Available for viewing on GCF YouTube.
SGS is GrassROOTS Community Foundation leadership development program for black girls.
Girls discuss current topics, review books, learn leadership skills including public speaking and parliamentary procedures.
Any questions can be directed to SGS Director, Sherille Raymond, sraymond@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

CLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE PAGE

Dr. Janice Johnson Dias Speaking at Health Justice Summit
2018-03-17 08:30 - 13:00 | Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University, 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Join GrassROOTS President, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias in Philadelphia and New Jersey for conversations of health equity and undoing racism.

Philadelphia, PA : March 17th
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.

Montclair, New Jersey: March 18th
Dr. 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.

Tickets are available and these events are open to the public.

Register for March 17th event

Dr. Janice Johnson Dias Speaks
2018-03-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, 07042, United States
Join GrassROOTS President, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias in Philadelphia and New Jersey for conversations of health equity and undoing racism.

Philadelphia, PA : March 17th
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.

Montclair, New Jersey: March 18th
Dr. 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.

Tickets are available and these events are open to the public.

Register for March 18th event

Roots, Rock, Run 5k Philly Training
2018-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Roots, Rock, Run 5k Philly training with Leslie Marant
Join us on March 24th at the Anna L. Lingelbach School, Germantown, PA
R3 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

Training Start time: 10:00am
Training End time: 11:00am

Training program is from March 24th-May 25th

Cost: Free and open to the public

No RSVP necessary.
Show up with sneakers and water and be ready to have fun.

Running led by Coach Leslie Marant
Questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org or 862.520.3756
Participate for 4 consecutive weeks and win a prize

Open House for SuperCamp Philly
2018-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
SuperCamp Philly Open House will be held after the Roots, Rock, Run training.
Meet Marley Dias and other SuperGirls and learn more about our black girls leadership training program
On spot interviewing available.
To be held in the Auditorium of Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School

SuperCamp will be held from July 9th thru August 3rd. Final performance on August 4th.

Let's Move It: Philly
2018-04-07 | Liaison Room, 1201-1299 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
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.
PARTY FOR A PURPOSE. A healthy girl is a return on your investment.

Music by Cosmo and Lean Wit It.
21+ only
Chic dress. Bring a friend and expect some surprises.
Any questions email us at: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
Powered by FlyGirrl & SuperFlyMom

9:00-10:00 #rootsrockrun5k at Anna L. Lingelbach School with Coach Lez. Free and open to all. No registration necessary

1:00-3:00 Marley Dias and the SuperGirls are having a book signing and panel discussion about SuperCamp hosted by Dr. Janice Johnson Dias
For tickets: http://www.aampmuseum.org/calendar.html

10:30pm Let’s Move It: Philly at Liaison Room, 1201-1299 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

ORDER ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE

Think F.A.S.T.E.R 2018
2018-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Essex County College, 303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07102
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.

We’ll bring together 150 girl participants to meet with and learn from high-level executives from each of these fields.

Each 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.

April 13, 2018

10:00am-2:00pm
Essex County College, Newark, NJ
J. Harry Smith Lecture Hall
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102

Host: Dr. Janice Johnson Dias
Confirmed Speakers and Workshop leaders include:
Michellene Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of RWJBarnabas will serve as opening speaker
Brandice Daniel, CEO of Harlem Fashion Row
Dr. Rhonda Sharpe, Founder of WISER (Women’s Institute for Science, Equity and Race)
Dr. Jennifer Parrish, Lead Scientist at Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Tai Cooper, Deputy Chief Policy Advisor
Vonda McPherson, Chef, Owner of Vonda’s Kitchen

2018 Philly Roots Rock Run 5K
2018-06-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
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”
Location: Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, Wayne Ave and Johnson Street, Germantown, Philadelphia.
Entry: 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.
Details and Registration
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2018 Newark Roots Rock Run 5K
2018-06-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
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”
Location: Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr., Newark, NJ US 07114
Entry: 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.

Details and Registration

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Give Thanks Cocktail Fundraiser
2018-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Montclair Art Museum, 3 S. Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042, United States
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.

For 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.

Through their local, national and international meeting and training program, these SuperGirls have developed a series of social actions projects via the following programs:

#MathWizGames held free STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) games for girls
#1000BlackGirlBooks collected 10,000 books and donated 2,000 books to local schools and libraries
#RoomForChange program decorated and redesigned rooms at the YMCA in Newark for unaccompanied minors
#FullCourtDress collected and donated winter coats, hats and scarves for youth experiencing housing insecurity
#Food4Life Summit organized food justice games to educate young people on healthy eating

RWJBarnabas HealthCare Fellows Program:

25 hours of training by doctoral level scholars on healthcare and health disparities
6 hour training on implicit bias and professional development
32 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.

Accomplishments in 2018:

SuperGirl Marley Dias published her book, Marley Dias Gets It Done and So Can You.
SuperGirls launched #GreenRibbonWeek- a public health initiative to promote positive mental health for youth.
In 2018, we expanded our summer leadership camp to serve more girls in Philadelphia
We also partnered with New York University to increase our girls’ training in public health. Click here for a video of our work.

This 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.
Honorees:

Amy Kelley
Darrence Roberson
Dr. David Coughlin
Jason Floyd
Leslie Marant, ESQ
Lily Fung
Michelle Alcaraz
Montez Roberts
Takeya McLeod

GIVE THANKS Corporate Sponsor Opportunities (Contact us to participate)

Brand mention and logo in program and in all pre and post-event press and recaps.
Brand/Logo on step and repeat and all printed materials
Opportunity to include products in gift bags (Scholastic and Monami Entertainment)

Diamond Sponsorship- $15,000
Allows GrassROOTS to provide all below:

Send 5 SuperGirls to Ghana to support girls education

Platinum Sponsorship- $10,000
Allows GrassROOTS to provide all below:

Full scholarship for 4 girls to attend SuperCamp, our summer leadership camp
Family strengthening program for mothers of children

Gold Sponsorship- $5,000
Allows GrassROOTS to provide all below:
Full scholarship for 3 girls to attend SuperCamp, our summer leadership camp

Tickets
$50 – $75

Early Bird tickets ends October 30, 2018

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

WhatOrphansWant Benefit Concert
2019-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Middle School, 1 Kelly Dr, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
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.
Below is the summary of student’s wish list.
W.O.W Wishlist
1 Bible
23 Bicycles
8 Book Bags
5 Cars
15 Cell phones
8 Outfits including clothing, suits and uniforms
2 Dolls
4 Animals including goats and cows
1 Laptop
1 Medical care
35 Money
2 Motocycles
1 Fruit
11 Shoes including sneakers
5 Soccer Balls
1 Watch
1 Pair of sunglasses
Complete wish list can be found HERE
To order items, please select from the Amazon wishlist. Click here for Amazon wishlist.
We would love to receive all items by June 19th.
This work is being done in collaboration with Child Hope International and Ecole Mixte Bon Samaritain de Guirand (Amour En Action)
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Wellness Wednesdays
2019-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion, 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls

No sign-up necessary

10:00am with Uzima Dance Fitness
The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion
160 South Orange Ave.
South Orange, New Jersey 07079

Bring water and yoga mat
For questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

Wellness Wednesday
2019-07-10 12:15 - 13:30, 2019-07-31 12:15 - 13:30 | Military Park, 51 Park Pl, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with the SuperGirls

No sign-up necessary

12:15pm with Newark Yoga Movement
Military Park
Newark, New Jersey

Bring water and yoga mat
For questions: info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

Wellness Wednesday
2019-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion, 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States

Wellness Wednesdays
2019-07-24 12:15 - 13:30 | Military Park, 51 Park Pl, Newark, New Jersey, 07102

SuperGirls Showcase
2019-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Roosevelt Middle School, 36 Gilbert Pl, West Orange, NJ, 07052
SuperGirls Showcase what they learned during SuperCamp 2019
Join our brilliant and talent group of girls as they share what they have learned during SuperCamp 2019.

At the showcase, SuperGirls will:
Perform Poetry
Dance Afrobeats
Dance Hip-hop
Present their academic research
SuperCamp is a leadership camp for girls of African descent.
We 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.

Suggested donation: $10

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