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.
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.
MAKE BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS!
We’re collecting handwritten birthday cards to brighten the day of residents in retirement & assisted living communities.
WHAT DO I INCLUDE IN MY CARDS?
LETTER WRITING GUIDELINES
HOW DO I RECEIVE SERVICE HOURS, IF DESIRED?
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Friendly greetings and warm wishes
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Encouraging words of positivity
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Colorful drawings, decorations, or fun additions like riddles or crosswords
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Anything creative that will help make a senior’s birthday feel special and celebrated!
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Birthday messages
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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
Please fill out this short form to record your hours: https://airtable.com/appzKGAmmYo0RIU2p/shrw9ZaVB2tSLDx4I 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
Message examples:
“Happy Birthday! I hope this makes you smile today!”
“Wishing you a wonderful birthday—you are appreciated and loved.”
“Hope your special day is filled with simple, happy moments.”
“Sending you lots of birthday cheer and warm wishes!”
Fun phrases that connect to a drawing, such as:
“Have a beary happy birthday!” 🐻
“Hope your birthday is turtle-ally amazing!” 🐢
“Have an o-fish-ally awesome birthday!” 🐟
“Bee you—it’s your birthday!” 🐝
“You’re one in a melon—happy birthday!” 🍉
