Roots & Grounds
Non-profit | Community Engagement
About Us
At Roots & Grounds, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities by hosting fun, complimentary workshops for residents.
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Our Events
Our special events are typically one hour long and give an introduction to indoor plants followed by a hands-on, beginner-level, plant propagation activity on creating a simple potted green plant that participants can take with them.
“Our residents at Trulee Evanston absolutely love the workshops hosted by Roots & Grounds. Nora brings such wonderful energy, patience, and creativity to each visit. We’ve had two planting workshops so far, and both were engaging, hands-on, and accessible for all ability levels. It’s so impressive to see a young leader create such meaningful intergenerational programming. We’re already looking forward to having Nora back for more planting and seasonal crafts in the future!”
Benefits
Our services strive to benefit the well-being of seniors in assisted living facilities.
Interactive entertainment
Participants get to create their own potted plant and decorate their pot creatively.
Social time
Residents have the opportunity to spend time with their peers in a fun workshop.
Learning something new
An informative instructor will share about indoor gardening tips and propagation of green plants.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
We’re collecting handwritten letters to brighten the day of residents in retirement & assisted living communities.
WHAT DO I INCLUDE IN MY CARDS?
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Friendly greetings and warm wishes
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Encouraging words of positivity
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A colorful drawing, design, riddle, crossword, etc.
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Message examples:
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“I hope this makes you smile today!”
“You are appreciated and loved.”
“I hope your day is filled with simple, happy moments.”
LETTER WRITING GUIDELINES
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​Handwritten only
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No religious or political content
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No glitter
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You may include a return address, but there are no expectations of reply
HOW DO I GET THE SERVICE HOURS?
Please fill out this short form as well as email a photo of your card(s) to roots.and.grounds@gmail.com. Your letter of documentation will be emailed to you once we receive the cards in the mail!
Afterward, please mail your letters directly to Roots & Grounds:
1119 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
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