Treats, Tea and Tea Cups at Fundraiser

The National Art Honor Society and Art Club at Marriotts Ridge High School hosted a Shakespearian Tea, including a delicious selection of sweet and savory foods, as a benefit for Grassroots. Attendees also received hand-made tea cups. The school’s Culinary Arts Department prepared the food.

Grassroots operates Howard County’s only emergency shelter for homeless men, women and families and the Grassroots Day Resource Center. In addition, the nonprofit operates a 24-hour crisis intervention service, staffed by professional crisis counselors who field calls to its 24-hour hotline and see walk-in clients in need of immediate counseling. As part of its crisis intervention services, Grassroots operates the county’s Mobile Crisis Team, which responds to family emergencies.

Grassroots is located on Freetown Road in Columbia. For information, call 410-531-6006, or visit www.grassrootscrisis.org.