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Jewels for Hope

July 26, 2025

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Jewels for Hope was set up to support HopeWorks in its mission. 100% of the proceeds go to HopeWorks of Howard County, an agency that provides support and advocacy for those who have experienced partner violence. This agency’s mission is extensive. HopeWorks provides a 24-hour hotline and offers: a confidential emergency shelter, help for human trafficking victims, counseling for victims,…

Raise Right!

July 26, 2025

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Hey, Glen Mar! Watch this video to see how easy it is to use RaiseRight to earn funds for Glen Mar! The RaiseRight app is a fundraising platform that allows users to earn money for Glen Mar Church by purchasing gift cards or shopping online with participating retailers. For every dollar spent shopping through the RaiseRight app, Glen Mar receives…

Easter Food Collection

March 31, 2025

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Glen Mar is collecting food for our partners at Ames Memorial United Methodist Church in Baltimore and needy families in Howard County. Food can be dropped off in the Gathering Place through April 19. Most needed items include: Canned meat (chicken, ham, tuna) Canned fruit Canned yams, green beans, and other vegetables Canned beef stew Canned baked beans Rice Mashed…

Grassroots Meals Ministry

March 19, 2025

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Meal Delivery: 4th Tuesday Each Month Grassroots is the only general emergency shelter in Howard County. It serves families and single adult women at 6700 Freetown Road in Columbia, MD. Grassroots provides three meals daily for their shelter residents from their on-site commercial kitchen. They rely heavily on community support to accomplish this. Glen Mar volunteers have been supporting Grassroots…

Glen Mar’s Cold Weather Shelter Support for March 17 to 23, 2025

February 1, 2025

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By Dave Costello Glen Mar has long been a dedicated partner to the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter providing critical support for individuals experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. This year, Glen Mar’s week is breakfast on Monday, March 17 through dinner on Sunday, March 23. However, this year, the request of the church is changing based on…

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