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We’re hiring: Director of Development & Communications20230111104158
We’re hiring: Director of Development & Communications
Kari KlassenJanuary 11, 2023
Job Posting: Director of Development & Communications Location: Remote with occasional on-site activities in east end Toronto Effective: ASAP Empl...
Announcing leadership changes and the creation of a legacy fund.20221208124858
Announcing leadership changes and the creation of a legacy fund.
Kari KlassenDecember 8, 2022
2023 will mark an incredible 10 years in operation for Building Roots. Founders Lisa Kates and Darcy Higgins have grown our organization from a grassr...
We’re hiring! A Part-time Market Coordinator20221201141421
We’re hiring! A Part-time Market Coordinator
Kari KlassenDecember 1, 2022
We’re hiring for our fresh food market! Hiring: Market Coordinator – Community-facing Organization: Building Roots Location: 260 Queen St.E, Mos...
Support your neighbours with fresh food this Giving Tuesday20221129060049
Support your neighbours with fresh food this Giving Tuesday
Kari KlassenNovember 29, 2022
On Saturdays year-round, you’ll find the space beside our Moss Park Market bustling with activity. Neighbours greet one another, earnestly chatting ov...
It’s almost #GivingTuesday!20221123140628
It’s almost #GivingTuesday!
Kari KlassenNovember 23, 2022
We challenge you to do something good today. It can be anything, big or small. And don’t forget to donate to our campaign! Every little bit help...
Building Roots is in search of new board members!20221123012135
Building Roots is in search of new board members!
Kari KlassenNovember 23, 2022
As Building Roots enters its 10th year operating in the Downtown East communities of Toronto, we are looking for new board members to join us in Janua...
October’s Volunteer of the Month: Mallorie Peel20221005201133
October’s Volunteer of the Month: Mallorie Peel
Kari KlassenOctober 5, 2022
1. Volunteer position: Packing and prep for market or, on foot deliveries on Fridays. 2. Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Mallorie Peel and...
Building Roots is looking for an Executive Director– Closed20220921132847
Building Roots is looking for an Executive Director– Closed
Kari KlassenSeptember 21, 2022
VIBRANT, RESILIENT NEIGHBOURHOODS Hiring: Executive Director Organization: Building Roots Location: Downtown East Toronto ON / Hybrid Building Roots i...
Five Senses Farm Tour20220913144544
Five Senses Farm Tour
Kari KlassenSeptember 13, 2022
Our urban farm manager will take you on a tour that awakens all your senses. The tour is free but you must register to attend. Five Senses Urban Farm ...
September’s Volunteer of the Month: Christine Haselmayer20220901135009
September’s Volunteer of the Month: Christine Haselmayer
Kari KlassenSeptember 1, 2022
Building Roots sends our appreciation out to September’s Volunteer of the Month, Christine Haselmayer. We couldn’t do it without you! Volu...