Welcome to the Grassroots Giving e-Newsletter, we will be updating you monthly on all the events and important information so that you can be aware of everything going on with Grassroots Giving. It is our way of reaching out to our community for support and to
thank those who keep this program going and expanding. |
"In 2008, when Missy Gibson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, saw continual funding cuts having an impact on the neediest families of the community, she set out to do something about it.
What she created is a charity that is
helping to change the lives of children,
one extra-curricular activity at a time.
Grassroots Giving, based in Daytona Beach, is a community funded organization that helps to provide needy children in the area with a chance to engage in activities they might not otherwise ever get the chance to try-the very activities which, according to most experts, enrich a child's life and ultimately helps them do better in other areas of their life."
~Jacqueline Bodnar (staff writer for Volusia
Parent Magazine) |
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Grassroots Giving Week at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
May 15th -May 21st
During this week Grassroots Giving will receive a portion of the
sales for every doughnut that is purchased
980 International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach |
Grassroots Giving Field Day for the Holly Hill Boys and Girls Club
April 30th 10am-1pm
Holly Hill Boys & Girls Club, 1044 Daytona Avenue, Holly Hill Florida 32117
Free event for the kids - e-mail Missy Gibson or call 386-453-6400
This is Grassroots Giving's 3rd Field Day event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties.
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Grassroots Giving will host a free and fun filled day for the Holly Hill Boys & Girls Club! The day will include field day games (flag football, kickball, tug-o-war, spoon/egg relay race, 2-legged race, etc), face painting, lunch will be provided and free give-a-ways for the kids.
If you would be interestd in donating gift cards (subway, McDonald's, etc) please contact Missy Gibson |
"4th Annual Sushi/Sake Sunday at Ronin"
fundraiser to benefit Grassroots Giving
September 4th 5pm-8pm
111 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
$30 in advance, visit "tickets/donation" page or $35 at the door Limited seating
This is a progressive sushi/sake sampling event. Your taste buds will be tantalized with the freshest sushi and most flavorful varieties of sake. So sit back, relax and be prepared to taste the finest in Ronin dining 50% of the proceeds go to benefit Grassroots Giving |
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Thank You
Villari's Martial Arts for another amazing and successful "Family Fun Fest" that
benefitted Grassroots Giving
Heart 2 Heart Children's Charities for choosing Grassroots Giving as one of the beneficiaries of your "2nd Annual Heart 2 Heart Children's Charities Exercise Challenge!" |
New Partnerships
The Callan Group who have so generously
offered to donate their services for our
e-newsletter and e-mail marketing
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts who have offered
to hold a "Grassroots Giving Week!" |
2010 "Grassroots Giving Run for Hope 5K" & Fitness Expo
This was the first annul 5k and we raised over $8,500! |
SPONSORS
We Are Yoga
Spikes Athletic Footwear
Caffeine Bistro Wine Bar
Matthew & Cari Merrell
MEH Consulting, LLC
Destination Daytona
CrossFit Ormond
Linda Look
Baldwin Accounting & Tax
Tammy Tepper
Utter Family
Lewis Heaster Properties
Politis Law Firm
Southeast Insurance Company
Tim Traster, PA
Raydon
Hometown |
This was the first annual 5k, with a 1 mile kiddy run that was held at the Destination Daytona Coca Cola Pavilion.
We will be doing this event annually in place of the "Night of Hope" dinner. |
DONORS
Capo of Ormond Beach
Anytime Fitness
Krispy Kreme
Starbucks
Southwest Airlines
Biz Cards Express
Atlantic Chiropractic & Wellness Center
The UPS Store (Bellair Plaza)
Wendys
Envision Marketing & Promotions
Tropical Enterprises
Spillpaint
Greg Wynn Financial Services Inc.
Halifax Hospital
Fiber One
Hawaiian Tropic
Bio-Freeze
Envision Marketing & Promotions
Anthony Sica
A-Potty-Rent
Kayla Gasper |
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Testimonial of the Month
"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for what you are doing for my child. What a blessing your organization has been to my life as well as hers. I honestly wouldn't be able to afford to pay for dance for my child. I am raising 3 children alone without any help from their father or any other adult (except for government assistance). I work and am in school working towards my nursing degree. I too one day want to help families like mine. You are making such a difference in her life. She is definitely more confident and happier since she started dance last year. My child struggled with her self-esteem in the past and dance has improved it greatly. Her attitude about herself is so much better.... Again, thank you so very much for everything that you do to help children. I pray God's Blessing's over everyone that is a part of or
has helped in any way with Grassroots."
-Grassroots Giving recipient's parent |
We're active on Facebook
We post activities we fund each month for our local youth and tell a bit about each recipient, post info re Grassroots Giving fundraisers and FREE events for kids, announce new sponsors, supporters and partnerships, post volunteer opportunities, etc.
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Grassroots Kids
During the months of January and February Grassroots Giving provided funding to our local youth for the following activities: Dance classes, therapeutic horseback riding for 3 applicants, volleyball camp, ballet lessons, soccer club, guitar lessons, swimming lessons and fees for the HOSA Leadership Conference |
Board Members
Missy Gibson (President/Founder),
Joelle Harris (Vice President), Tonya Baldwin (Treasurer), Pam Masters (Secretary),
Mark Halal, Chrissy Curtis and Debra Walburg |
We just finished updating our website
so please check it out!
There is now a $300 limit per application.
Families can apply for and receive funding 2 times per calendar year |
For information on how you can apply or donate please contact
Missy Gibson by email or by phone at
386-453-6400. For more information on Grassroots Giving go to our website. | |
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