• Turkey Giveaway

    JFK Recreation Center 211 W. Kinney Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    GrassROOTS in collaboration with the City of Newark will distribute turkeys and fresh fruits and vegetables to 6,000 Newark residents.

  • Think F.A.S.T Conference

    Central High School 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ, 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…

    Free
  • Roots Rock Run 5k Newark

    Weequahic Park Track 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, 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…

  • Food4Life Summit

    Weequahic Park Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave., Newark, NJ, 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…

    Free
  • Give Thanks For Girls Gala

    Robert Treat Hotel 50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ, 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…

  • Senior Dinner

    Georgia King Village 250 Georgia King Village, Newark, NJ, 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

  • Think F.A.S.T.E.R 2018

    Essex County College 303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ

    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…

    Free
  • 2018 Newark Roots Rock Run 5K

    Weequahic Park Track 1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ, 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…

  • Wellness Wednesdays

    Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and the Holy Communion 160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 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

    Free
  • Wellness Wednesday

    Military Park 51 Park Pl, Newark, New Jersey

    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

    Free