Turkey Giveaway
JFK Recreation Center 211 W. Kinney Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesGrassROOTS in collaboration with the City of Newark will distribute turkeys and fresh fruits and vegetables to 6,000 Newark residents.
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Think F.A.S.T Conference
Central High School 246 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ, United StatesGrassROOTS 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 States5K 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 StatesOn 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 StatesThe 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 StatesOn 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, NJThink 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 StatesRace 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 StatesJoin 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 JerseyJoin 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