GrassROOTS Community Foundation

GrassROOTS Super Camp Politics Lunch & Learn Conversation: How Can Black Girls Lead
2016-07-12 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion, 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States
We know black girls can lead but how do we create opportunities for them to demonstrate their leadership skills? How do we prepare them for the future in governance?
Join GrassROOTS’ SuperCampers for a lunch and learn and panel discussion from women leaders.
Panelist will provide guests with a basic understanding of politics from their perspective.
Moderater: Alexandra Hill, Producer Newark Today, WBGO-FM Radio
Panelist:

Tai Cooper, Chief Policy Advisor, City of Newark
Jeannine LaRue Frisby, Public Relations Specialist
Lauren Mims, Assistant Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans

*Perfect for girls and women 10 and older.
$10 suggested donation

2016 Roots, Rock, Run 5k
2016-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Anna Lane Lingelbach Elementary School, 6340 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Roots, Rock, Run 5k is a GrassROOTS Community Foundation community engagement activity. On June 4th, GrassROOTS in collaboration with our Chairman of the Board Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter of the The Roots and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will lead a community 5k walk/run.

Our goal is to create an interactive fun neighborhood-based health promotion event that reclaims economically depressed neighborhoods and make them inviting health spaces. We also seek to bring awareness of the importance of physical activity and healthier living as well as raise funds to support programs and organizations that make healthier living a priority for impoverished women and girls.

June 2016, marks the 4th year that GrassROOTS Community Foundation has coordinated this event. In total this race has already reached almost 2000 youth and their families. Beginning in 2015 we has offered a 10-week free training program for youth and families in order to prepare them to run in the race. This group of youth will lead the race next to Black Thought.

Roots, Rock, Run 5k is a FUN experience. The day includes musical acts, face painting, dance contest, health screening food vendors and lots more.

The program this year includes three musical acts: reggae cover band Jah People, youth sensations Summer Valentine with DJ Beauty and Devon. DJ Scotty Nevers returns as the event host DJ.

Managed by Bryn Mawr Racing Company, the race is timed-course with a photo finished for each participant. Last year’s winner completed the course in less than 19 minutes. All registrants get a free GrassROOTS tee and a race bag of goodies. Registration is open. https://runsignup.com/race/pa/philadelphia/rootsrockrun5k.

Race Coordinator: David Coughlin-dcoughlin@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Takeya McLeod-tmcleod@grasssrootscommunityfoundation.org
Vendors: Naeemah Afi-nafi@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org

MayMovement Los Angeles
2016-05-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2016-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Leimert Park, 4395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90008, United States
MayMovement is a fun, high energy, encouraging and supportive community wellness program. It is designed to energize individuals, families and communities to engage in outdoor activities together starting on May 1, 2016.

MayMovement Plainfield
2016-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Mathewson Park, 80 W. 4th Street, Plainfield, NJ, 07060, United States

MayMovement Memphis
2016-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2016-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Audubon Park, 4145 Southern Ave. , Memphis, TN, 38117, United States

MayMovement Indianapolis
2016-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2016-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W 56th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States

MayMovement Baltimore
2016-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Druid Hill Park, 2600 Madison Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States

MayMovement Philly
2016-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

MayMovement Philly
2016-05-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
MayMovement is a fun, high energy, encouraging and supportive community wellness program. It is designed to energize individuals, families and communities to engage in outdoor activities together starting on May 1, 2016.MayMovement is a fun, high energy, encouraging and supportive community wellness program. It is designed to energize individuals, families and communities to engage in outdoor activities together starting on May 1, 2016.

MayMovement Newark
2016-05-10 16:30 - 17:30 | TEAM Academy Charter School, 85 Custer Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07112, United States

MayMovement Newark
2016-05-10 07:00 - 08:00 | Weequahic Park, Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave., Newark, NJ, 07114, United States

MayMovement Plainfield
2016-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Plainfield City Hall, 1300 W. 4th Street, Plainfield,, NJ, 07063, United States

MayMovement Boston
2016-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston, MA, 02121, United States

Let's Move It: Jersey 2016
2016-02-20 21:00 - 2016-02-21 02:00 | Taste Venue, 47 Edison Place, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
GrassROOTS Community Foundation: 6th Annual Let’s Move It: Jersey Hip Hop Party.
Party with a purpose.
Music: Black Thought of The Roots, Hip Hop producer 9th Wonder and a team of women MCs including Rapsody and Sa-Roc and Newark’s own Rah Digga. New this year is a special surprise guest who is not only a well-known celebrity, but committed to helping young girls and women lead healthy, happy lives.
Attire: Party chic.
Proceeds from this year’s event goes will support women and girls living in disadvantaged communities.
Join us: #investingirls #LetsMoveItJersey
Ticket levels
$30 advance ticket (by February 1)
$40 after February 1 & at the door
$350 VIP – Champagne Service (party of 10)
$500 Meet Black Thought & Special Guests (2 person limit)
25+ to attend
***Every dollar of your ticket is a donation to help raise money for women and girls therefore, we are not offering refunds.
BUY TICKETS HERE

Town Hall on Girl's Health 2016
2016-02-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Speedway Academies, 701 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ, 07106, United States
GrassROOTS Community Foundation will be hosting a Town Hall on Girl’s Health in Newark, New Jersey. Join us for a community conversation, youth performances, prizes and more.
Free and open to the public
No registration necessary
