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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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Embracing Community, Glen Mar Continues to Support Cold Weather Shelter

Opportunities to Serve, The Messenger
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February 26 – March 4, 2024 In a heartfelt collaboration with Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, local faith congregations, including Glen Mar, rally each year to provide food and support for those in need in Howard County. This year, Glen Mar’s sponsored week for the Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) is set to run from February 26 to March 4. Similar to…
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Cold Weather Shelter

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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…
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Shelter and Food Provided to Neighbors in Need

The Messenger
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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…
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Serve Near

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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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