GrassROOTS SuperCamp Wellness Wednesday - Zumba
2016-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion, 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States
GrassROOTS is a public health and social action organization. We know that a healthy community must support and develop a legacy of wellness. This means we must all come together to enhance our well-being.
Wellness Wednesdays is our effort to foster community and connection. The overarching goal of Wellness Wednesday is to foster intergenerational wellbeing. It is about health and fitness.
Each Wednesday in July Super Campers invite our community to join us for a great hour of wellness.

FREE Event

Back-to-School Fun Run
2016-09-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
On Sunday, September 18th the GrassROOTS Community Foundation in collaboration with the City of Newark presents a Back-to-School Fun Run led by Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka.

Youth and their families across the city will meet at the foot of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street at 9am to run to Military Park and back.

There will be prizes for youth, and as with all GrassROOTS programs we will have a dance contest. Music will be provided by DJ Scotty Nevers. It’s free and open to all. No registration required. Show up and have some fun.

Other activities include free hair braiding for school-age girls. Come early. We are open from 8-10am. Any questions: tmalcolm@ grassrootscommunityfoundation.org. This is the first of two training runs to get our community ready for #rootsrockrun5k on October 1st in Weequahic Park. Register today!!

Roots, Rock, Run Fun Run
2016-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Newark YMCA, 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
On Sunday, September 25th the GrassROOTS Community Foundation in collaboration with the Newark YMCA presents a Fun Run led by Lisa Morgan, Newark Hall of Famer, Team USA World Junior Championship Coach.
Youth and their families across the city will meet at the Newark YMCA at 9am to run to Military Park and back.
There will be prizes for youth, and as with all GrassROOTS programs we will have a dance contest. It’s free and open to all. No registration required. Show up and have some fun.
Other activities include free hair braiding for school-age girls. Come early. We are open from 9-11am. Any questions: tmalcolm@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org. This is the second training run to get our community ready for #rootsrockrun5k on October 1st in Weequahic Park. Register today!!

2016 Roots Rock Run 5K-Newark
2016-10-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
Race Purpose: 5K community walk/run and 1-mile walk to support GrassROOTS Community Foundation wellnesss programs in Essex County and the City of Newark.

Led by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter of the Roots and Dupre “DoItAll” Kelly of 211 Community Impact and Lords of the Underground

Location: Weequahic Park Track, 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr., Newark, NJ

Entry: Pre-registration at brynmawracing.com. Free until 9/22. Free for all Essex County youth 18 and under.

FREE! from 9/23-9/30

$20 on race day, October 1

(Use coupon code ‘rootsrock50newark’), please note you will NOT get a t-shirt when you use this promotion. You can purchase a t-shirt race day for $20.

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

Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at brynmawrrunningco.com, click on Events and ‘Results.’

Winner earns two tickets The Roots Picnic in Bryant Park starring The Roots, D’Angelo, John Mayer, Wu-Tang and more. For more details: http://rootspicnic.com/newyork/

Partnering Agencies: City of Newark, 211 Community Impact, Skai Blue Media, GirlTrek, Black Girl Run

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Full Court Dress Youth Charity Basketball Game
2016-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Central High School, 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07108, United States
#FullCourtDress promotes giving back and fitness in a fun and festive environment. SuperGirl Tori, an avid and skilled basketball player is bridging her love for the game with her commitment to helping homeless families. Her goal is to collect at least 100 coats that protect children from the cold of winter. The basketball game will be youth-led, including a half-time fashion show. With support from local college team players and former WNBA players, the event is an example of youth contributing to change in their home environments.
Adults $5
Youth Free
Register

Marley Dias and Mona Scott-Young host GrassROOTS Give Thanks Benefit Gala
2016-11-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Orange Lawn Tennis Club, 305 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States
Join The GrassROOTS Community Foundation, and co-host Mona Scott-Young (CEO, Monami Entertainment) and Marley Dias (Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks) on November 19th for our annual Give Thanks Benefit Gala. Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, New Jersey from 7-11pm. For tickets: http://givethanksgala.eventbrite.com.
The purpose of the Give Thanks Benefit Gala is to raise funds to support our work in New Jersey. As a social action and public health organization, we provide health and wellness programs for women, girls and community members so they can achieve and maintain high levels of well-being.
To date, GrassROOTS has donated over 500 turkeys and 300 pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need. We have also provided:
Family Support Work

Implemented 60 hours of the ROOTS Family Strengthening Program for low income mothers and children
Launched The Invisible Woman’s Project where we have trained mothers who live in shelters to photograph and tell their stories
Donated over 100 toys for holidays to elementary school children at Speedway Academies, located in the West Ward of Newark adjacent to Bradley Court, a high crime housing development

Public Health

Trained 200 individuals to complete their first #RootsRockRun5k
Led 4 town hall and community conversations
#24HoursofPeace, offered blood pressure screenings and stress reduction techniques to residents who live in high crime areas
#WellnessWednesdays offers 600 hours of free community wellness activities

Capacity Building Support

Collaborated with 50 community service organizations and programs,including City of Newark, to improve their work
Provided mini-grants to area churches and community programs in East Orange, Orange and Newark

Youth Social Action and Leadership Work

SuperGirls Society trained 40 girls to become youth leaders and girl changemakers through the following programs:

SuperCamp Scholarship Fund has granted $75,000 in scholarships to local youth
#MathWizGames held free STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) games for girls
#1000BlackGirlBooks collected 8000 books and donated 1500 books to local schools and libraries
#RoomForChange program decorated and redesigned rooms at the YMCA for unaccompanied minors
#FullCourtDress collected and donated winter coats, hats and scarves for homeless youth

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Turkey Giveaway
2016-11-21 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-11-22 09:00 - 20:00 | JFK Recreation Center, 211 W. Kinney Street, Newark, NJ, 07103, United States
GrassROOTS in collaboration with the City of Newark will distribute turkeys and fresh fruits and vegetables to 6,000 Newark residents.

GrassROOTS Senior Dinner
2016-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Georgia King Village, 250 Georgia King Village, Newark, NJ, 07107, United States
GrassROOTS will host a dinner for seniors living at Georgia King Village a housing project housing over one thousand residents, a significant number of whom are food insecure.

Winter Wellness Cooking Workshops
2016-12-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-12-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join us December 28th – December 30th as we teach the fundamentals of preparing healthy, easy and delicious meals. Over the 3 days girls will make their own Afro-Latin holiday dishes and other tasty afterschool snacks. Each day, caregivers will get a chance to be tastemasters. No cooking and lots of eating with no clean up–adults this is a gift for you.
On the final day, we will have a pre-New Year’s Day party. Live DJ with plenty of food and special prizes for those who come all three days. Safe fun holiday turn-up.
Free and open to all middle school aged girls and their caregiving circles.
Waterview Recreation Center
5826 McMahon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Questions? Contact Jeanelle Lawson at jlawson@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org or 215-964-9858

RSVP HERE

Holiday Break Activities
2016-12-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Learn new skills, make new friends, try to new foods and have fun in a safe environment. Join GrassROOTS Community Foundation on December 30th for a New Year’s Day Party.
Safe, fun, holiday turn-up. Live DJ. Food and Prizes.
Free and open to all middle school aged girls and their caregiving circles.
10:00am – 2:00pm.

Waterview Recreation Center
5826 McMahon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
RSVP: grassrootswellness.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Jeanelle Lawson at jlawson@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org or 215-964-9858

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F.A.B. - Fitness and Bites
2017-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Kick off your New Year by choosing to invest in our health and well-being. We are better together, so let’s move together.
Family friendly wellness community activity led by Coach Lez, Temple Building Fitness. Delicious healthy snacks will be provided.
Free and open to all middle school aged girls and their caregiving circles.
Questions? Contact Jeanelle Lawson at jlawson@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org or 215-964-9858

Think F.A.S.T Conference
2017-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Central High School, 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07108, United States
GrassROOTS Community Foundation hosts, Think F.AS.T: Girls Succeeding in Finance, Arts, Science and Technology, Saturday, January 28th, 10:00am – 3:00pm at Central High School in Newark, NJ.
This convening brings together high school girls and their caregivers to identify, meet and learn from high-level leaders in Finance, Arts, Science and Technology.
Girls are hyper exposed to professions in the service industry. Research tells us that Black women of color are three times more likely to work in administrative positions and are overrepresented in lower-paying occupations. Less than 15 percent of women are employed in management, business, and financial operations occupations. In addition, we know the new global marketplace demands innovation and leadership.
This conference will have panel discussions from women leaders who have demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurship, ingenuity and leadership in the industries of F.A.S.T.
Registration closes on January 23rd at 5:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

Free Wellness Program for Middle School Girls
2017-02-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join our free wellness program for girls. Activities include fitness and health workshops, dancing, cooking demonstrations and more.

Our LEAVES program trains girls to be healthy and use their healthy energy to make a difference in the world.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Waterview Recreation Center
5826 McMahon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Let's Move It New Jersey
2017-02-11 19:00 - 2017-02-12 00:00 | Taste Venue, 47 Edison Place, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
This year’s annual Let’s Move It party falls on Dr. Janice’s Birthday. Dr. Janice Johnson Dias conceptualized and developed GrassROOTS Community Foundation.

On February 11th, we will celebrate her 45th birthday and all her favorite things. Come early at 7pm to watch her favorite marital arts film: Shaolin vs. Lama.

Wu-Tang will be playing at the bar all night.
At 9:00pm the turn up begins with dancehall reggae and hip-hop.

All proceeds are tax-deductible and go toward the development of GrassROOTS.
Let’s celebrate Dr. Janice together. Must be 25 or older to attend.

Tickets $25: Get Tickets >drjaniceparty.eventbrite.com
$30 at the door
Any questions, please email us at info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org.

Roots, Rock, Run Community 5K Race Training
2017-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Come one, come all! Let’s reclaim our health and our communities.
Join GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s public health initiative. Our free 10-week race training program begins Saturday, March 4 at 10am. Waterview Recreation Center 5826 McMahon St., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Run with us as a part of our public health and social action program. Coach Dawn Roberts and our team of volunteers will lead us on a fun wellness journey.
No registration required. Walk. Run. Dance. Let’s Move Together.

Day of Service
2017-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterview Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
We are greater together. On May 20th join us in Philly as we beautify the neighborhood that gives so much to us. We will celebrate a great community and honor their contributions to improving our lives. Waterview Recreation Center has been serving the community since 1912. Grab your gloves, broom, children and friends and help us give back. Day of service begins at 10:00am with a short community fun run. Music by DJ Scotty Nevers and plenty of snacks for all. #rootsrockrun5k
