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

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark
2017-07-26 03:15 - 16:00
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.
Open to kids K thru 8. 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

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark
2017-07-19 15:15 - 16:00 | YMCA Newwark, 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States

Black Girl Book Club at the YMCA in Newark
2017-07-12 15:15 - 16:00 | YMCA Newwark, 600 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States

2017 R3: Roots, Rock, Run
2017-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
WHAT?

R3: Roots, Rock, Run 5k is GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s public health initiative to promote community wellness. Together we are reclaiming our health and our communities. R3 brings people together to run, walk, dance and move together. It’s a celebration!! Proceeds from the 5k race goes to fund to our out-of-school time wellness and leadership programs in Philadelphia.

WHERE?
Anna L. Lingelbach School
6340 Wayne Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
MAP

WHEN?
Saturday
June 3, 2017
9:30AM-12PMRegistration: 8AM-9AM
Warm-up:9AM-9:30AM

COST

Early registration ends 4/4/17: $25

2nd registration ends 5/4/17: $30
3rd registration end 6/2/17: $35
Day of event registration: $40

TRAINING
Our free 10-week race training program begins Saturday, March 4 at 10am. No registration required. #LetsMoveIt #R3Philly
DETAILS
REGISTER
Register today for the 2017 R3: Roots, Rock, Run Community 5K Walk/Run!
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DONATE
Help us to increase our impact by making a donation today!
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VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in volunteering for the 5K? Sign-up today!
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VENDOR REGISTRATION
Are you interested in vending at the event? Apply today!
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FULL DETAILS
Get more details on #R3Philly.
DETAILS
Funding support: Councilwoman Cindy Bass
Partners: Black Girls Run, The Office of State Representative Stephen Kinsey & Skai Blue Media.

Roots, Rock, Run Community 5K Race Training
2017-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 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

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.

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

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

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

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

RSVP HERE

Winter Wellness Cooking Workshops
2016-12-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-12-28 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

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.

Turkey Giveaway
2016-11-22 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-11-21 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.

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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