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Easter Food Collection

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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…
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Grassroots Meals Ministry

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

Opportunities to Serve, The Messenger
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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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Day of Service Support Team

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Glen Mar’s Day of Service will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20, 2025, at Glen Mar and at locations around the community. We are looking for volunteers to help lead the various activities and provide hospitality and other support during the event. Volunteer Sign up for the morning shift (8:30 am – 12:45 pm), the afternoon…
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Year-End Giving 2024

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The Messenger 2024-11-01
Year-end is a time many of us take stock and reflect on our blessings. It seems only natural to express our gratitude with a gift. While many of these gifts will be given to family and friends, many of us have been blessed by our church. If you would like to remember Glen Mar and its many ministries of outreach…
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