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Glen Mar’s Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) Support

Opportunities to Serve, The Messenger
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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…
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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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Volunteer at the Day Resource Center

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Glen Mar provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month.
8-10 adult volunteers are needed to prepare one or more dishes, half of whom will stay to serve lunch on site or do other jobs (e.g., greeter, shower/laundry monitor, pantry). Sign up here to participate. If you’d like an email notification of each month’s RSVP link, email us.

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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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This Just In: February 11, 2022

Kids News & Events, Mission Minute, Opportunities to Serve, This Just In, Youth News & Events
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There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
– God. Gifts. You. Gifts Assessment
– Sunday Mornings for Kids
– Be an ACOLYTE at Glen Mar
– Stay Up to Date with Youth Ministry
– Day of Service Team Needs YOU!
– Relay For Life Kick-Off Open House – Sunday, February 20
– Summer Mission Trips – Information Meeting, Sunday, February 20
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – February 26, 11:45 am to 2:00 pm
– Lent Small Group for 5th – 7th Grade: Wednesdays at 7 PM, March 9 – 30
– Be a Volunteer for Vacation Bible School

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