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Glen Mar’s Cold Weather Shelter Support

January 19, 2026

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By Janet Eagles Glen Mar has long been a dedicated partner to the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) providing critical support for individuals experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. This year, Glen Mar’s week is breakfast on Monday, February 23 through dinner on Sunday, March 1 and we will once again be hosting it at Grassroots’ facility on…

Cold Weather Shelter

November 7, 2022

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December 12-19, 2022 Our week to support the annual Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) is much earlier this year! And, like this past year, instead of housing guests in our building, as in most previous years, Grassroots and Howard County are housing guests at a local hotel. Many volunteers are needed to: Provide individually packed dinners and sandwiches Provide bulk food…

Shelter and Food Provided to Neighbors in Need

April 29, 2022

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The Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center’s Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) provided housing and three meals a day to local residents in need over the cold winter months. This program is administered in partnership with faith communities and the Howard County Government. For the 19th consecutive year, Glen Mar participated in this partnership. In 2022, Glen Mar provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner…

Serve Near

March 23, 2022

Opportunities to Serve

american cancer society, Ames, angels for a cure, bridges to housing stability, cold weather shelter, college and career prep, creation care, day of service, day resource center, food collection, Glen Mar golf classic, grassroots meals, Habitat for Humanity, HEHHC, jewels for hope, local outreach, Manna House, missions, my sister's place, Operation Christmas Child, pantry on the go, PATH, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, , Soup 'r Sundae, urban missions, wish upon a star

Glen Mar people are busy being God’s hands and feet in the world, starting in our own backyard.
Looking for a way to love your neighbor through service? These are the current ministries where you can lend your time and resources to “serve near.” Click on the link to contact that ministry’s leadership or to learn more.

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