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Embracing Community, Glen Mar Continues to Support Cold Weather Shelter

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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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Glen Mar to Host Cold Weather Shelter Again

Opportunities to Serve
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January 31 – February 7, 2022 Each year, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center joins local faith congregations to provide short-term shelter for those in need in Howard County. Glen Mar has been a sponsoring congregation each year since the shelter opened in 2004. During 2022, Glen Mar will host the Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) from Monday evening, January 31 through Monday…
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