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Behavioral health, crisis, homeless services
24/7 410-531-6677
8990 Old Annapolis Rd, Ste A, Columbia
Day Resource Ctr: 10390 Guilford Rd, Jessup

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We've teamed with @downtowncolumbiamd to host our sixth annual Cranksgiving on Saturday, November 7th to benefit @grassrootscrisis

Our @cranksgiving is designed to provide active recreation for local residents, raise awareness about the county's bikable pathway system, and generate food items for individuals and families in need.

Participants will bike from their homes Saturday, November 7th picking up requested food items along the way from the grocery store of their choice. Drop off will be at the Plaza at the Mall in Columbia (near Seasons 52) in Downtown Columbia from 10AM - 1PM. Registration is FREE; you only need to purchase the food you'll donate. The first 100 registrants will receive a shirt.

Competition: Columbia Villages, along with any other interested communities, are invited to compete to see who can donate the most. Each village will have a designated table, staffed by a volunteer provided by the Downtown Columbia Partnership, where residents can drop off their contributions. At the end of the event, we will announce the winning village based on the total donations received by bike.*

Attendees also have the opportunity to join members from @hcpdnews Community Outreach and Pathways Section (COPS) on a group ride starting from The Other Barn in Oakland Mills (5851 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia) to The Mall in Columbia and back. The group ride will start at 10AM and is a great way for younger and/or less experienced riders to bike to the collection location from a Village Center with seasoned cyclists as guides.

*If you live outside of Columbia but want your community to participate in the challenge, please contact us!

More info/Registration link in bio.

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A few weeks ago, our entire office shut off our computers and put down our case files to take the time to prepare meals for families facing food insecurity.

We chose to support Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center - an awesome organization that provides 24-hour access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention, and homeless services to individuals and families. They could always use extra support too!

While we are not master chefs, we do enjoy each other’s company, and all of us could use a break from our #familylaw #divorce case demands!

#volunteer #bestofhowardcounty #bestofhoco

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🍦 THE GOOD KARMA ICE CREAM HUNGER GAMES! 🏹

May the odds be ever in your flavor! 😂

If you've ever tried to score a pint from Good Karma Creamery during their Wednesday evening drops, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

⏰ 6:59 PM — The alarm goes off.
🚨 7:00 PM — THE HUNGER GAMES BEGIN!

Flavors disappear in seconds. Hesitate, and your favorite pint becomes a distant memory. 😂

And if you survive the Hunger Games, there's still Thursday's mission: Operation Cold Storage Extraction. 🧊

Yes, I actually had TWO alarms dedicated to buying ice cream.

But I've discovered a way to retire from the Hunger Games while doing something good in the process!

By donating to whicj wver organization they are partnering with, I now get early access to Good Karma's drops. No more frantic ordering, no more fighting over the last pint, and my pickup is at noon, too!

Two alarms have become one. My freezer is happy, Grassroots gets some love, and my ice cream addiction is now considerably more efficient.

❤️ LESS DRAMA. MORE KARMA. 🍦

#GoodKarmaCreamery #icecreammatters #IceCreamHungerGames #LessDramaMoreKarma #SupportLocal

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Someone in your community needs to hear it. 💛

Not in a grand way. Just a small, sincere reminder that they are seen, that they matter, that someone out there is rooting for them.

That's what Planting Words is here for — and you can be part of it. Write a card, donate a kit, show up. Because doing something nice for someone you've never met might be the most powerful thing you do.

PlantingWords.org 🌱

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The #ABWgives Charity Sales Event is back! 🎁
Three months. Five nonprofits. Your impact.

From October 1 to December 31, 2026, $10 from every order supports a local nonprofit chosen by each of our five ABW Showrooms across the DMV.

Swipe to see why this matters to you. 💚
abw.link/abwgives26

@doorways_va, @betteralife, @grassrootscrisis, @bethesdacares, CHANA Baltimore

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We are so excited for our big Mental Health / Suicide Prevention Fundraiser tomorrow night benefitting @grassrootscrisis

📍GameOn Columbia

We hope to see you all from 5-8pm tomorrow night (Monday 9/28). This event is kid-friendly (with an adult 😆)

#gameoncolumbia #grassrootscrisisintervention #howardcountymd #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

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💚 Savage Farmers Market — Autumnal Equinox Celebration🍂
After a week of steady rain, we’re finally stepping into a cooler market day, with temperatures settling comfortably in the sixties and a crisp hint of fall in the air. It’s the perfect backdrop for welcoming the Autumnal Equinox on The Common.

The Bubble Man returns with his enormous, iridescent bubbles — rainbow‑washed giants that shimmer and ripple with color when they stretch several feet across the lawn. They always bring a little magic to the evening.

🍽What's for Dinner?
🍕 All Fired Up Brick Oven Pizza brings wood‑fired pies with that perfect crisp‑chewy balance that makes every slice feel special.
🥟 Tasty Empanadas serves golden, hand‑held pockets filled with bold, satisfying flavors.
🥧 Dangerously Delicious Pies offers rich, comforting slices that have become a true market favorite.
🍞 Sweet Tea & Cornbread brings Southern warmth with sweet sips and tender, homey cornbread.
🥤 The Cane Mixer Soda Bar crafts small‑batch sodas with bright, refreshing Cane Collective flavors that pair beautifully with dinner.
🍦 Tasty Toucan scoops cool, sweet treats that make the perfect finish to a fall evening.

🎶 Music on The Common
Mike & Barb return with classic duets, their voices and guitars blending in an easy, familiar way that settles beautifully into the cooler air.

🐾💛 Community Partners
🐶Hatton Animal Rescue Foundation Maryland shares their gentle donkeys and friendly dogs while connecting neighbors with rescue, adoption, and animal‑care education.

🧡Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center provides essential support services, crisis response, and pathways to stability for individuals and families.

🐝Howard County Bee City teaches pollinator stewardship and celebrates the vital role bees play in our local ecosystem.

🫶Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. offers advocacy, resources, and direct assistance for community members facing hardship.

🌻 Come celebrate the Equinox with us — good food, good music, good neighbors, and those enormous iridescent bubbles drifting across The Common.

🕓 Wednesdays | 4–7 PM
📍 Baldwin Common at 🐶🐶Carroll Baldwin Hall

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✨ Market Magic Awaits! ✨

Saturday is going to be a great day at the OEC Farmers Market! It’ll be a bit cooler, and we may have a sprinkle or two—but remember, the market is rain or shine! 🤩☂️

💗 Community Corner

🪨 Stop by and grab some rocks from the staff at @kiewitcorp. They’re busy working underground digging the Ellicott City North Tunnel and would love to show you what they’ve been working on!

✨ Visit @grassrootscrisis for free Narcan training + free Narcan for our community.💕

🌾 Farm-Fresh Finds

🍄 @manchesterfungi – Magnificent mushrooms, grow kits & farm-fresh eggs
🌸 @enchanted_flower_farm – Seasonal bouquets & flowers
🍉 @normaspro_pennfarm – Watermelon, nectarines, figs & fresh produce
🥩 @northacresfarm – Pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry & lamb + BBQ sauces & rubs
🌽 @singhsugarmaplefarm – Peaches, tomatoes, corn & farm-fresh produce
💜 @thefairygreens – Fresh-cut lavender, soaps, candles & calming scents

🍽️ Delicious Eats & Sips

🍞 @bittybreadbakers – Artisan sourdough loaves & delicious baked goods
🍹 @cane_collective – Small-batch mixers for your favorite cocktails & mocktails
🥧 @rodneypiemanhenry / Dangerously Delicious Pies – Sweet & savory pies
☕ @dearglobecoffee – Fresh espresso, cold brew & made-to-order lattes
🧁 @ghbreadcolumbiamd – Delicious breads, muffins, cookies & cakes
🇫🇷 @latable_dmv – French street food—oh, that Croque Monsieur & peach lemonade! 😋
🥟 @pierogi_and_dough – Made-from-scratch pierogis & honey cake
🥒 @rooted_md – Fresh hummus, kimchi & cold-pressed juices
🥞 @the_crepe_shoppe – Sweet & savory crepes! Try their new Belgium Cookie Crepe! 🤩

We can’t wait to see you there! 💕 Grab your market bag, bring your umbrella ☂️ and make a day of it!

🛍️ Shop, sip, stroll & dine your way through Main Street! 🌿

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Well-being isn’t just for those who can afford it. Having a job in people care shows you so much about what you can’t see into other people’s lives. I’ve come to realize owning a spa is so much bigger than skin care but a place for those to find comfort, relaxation, and find a moment of peace. I believe every person deserves care and should be able to be well regardless other situation and circumstances. We are so excited to be able to spread all the kindness we’ve been shown around the community and put more purpose into Florist Spa & Wellness.
#wellness #charityday #spa #facial #community

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Thank you to Laura and Executive Director Mariana for educating me about @grassrootscrisis both the Emergency Shelter and the 24hr walk in center. Grassroots serves as Howard County’s single point of entry for homeless services, and it does so much more too:

-Handle all 988 calls for emergency mental health crisis

-Free 24hr mental health and case management services

-Free Food Pantry

-Over 90 beds for Howard County residents awaiting permanent housing

-Police and EMS diversion away from the ER for people in social or mental health crisis

Grassroots is dealing with federal funding cuts. I’m proud of CE Ball and Howard County for stepping in with emergency funding, but more needs to be done. Every dollar counts. If you are able to, please donate at grassrootscrisis.org/donate/

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September is Suicide Awareness Month 💜

This month hits close to home for me. I’ve faced some very dark days, and through it all, baking has become a light in my life—a place where I can find peace, purpose, and healing.

That’s a big part of why Cupcakes With Purpose means so much to me. 🧁💜

If you or someone you know needs guidance , Check out @grassrootscrisis for Suicide Prevention Help

#suicideawarness #suicidepreventionmonth #dmvbakery #marylandbakery #cookies

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As students head back to the classroom, KLNB is proud to help make the start of the school year a little brighter.

Through our annual Back-to-School Drive, each of our offices partnered with a local organization to provide backpacks, school supplies, and other essential items to students and families in our communities:

🎒 Student Support Network – Towson
📚 So What Else – Rockville
🍎 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center – Columbia
✏️ Northern Virginia Family Services – Tysons
🖍️ Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Operation Backpack – DC

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and helped support this year's drive. Together, we're investing in students, strengthening our communities, and helping set the stage for a successful school year.

#KLNBCan #BackToSchool #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #SchoolSupplies #CommunityOutreach #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #KLNBCRE

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