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Building Roots Programming Highlight for 202220221222014818
Building Roots Programming Highlight for 2022
Dustin SternDecember 22, 2022
When Dustin Stern, Director of Creative Programming, was asked what his highlight of 2022 was, he submitted this piece: “The Moss Park Market Qu...
2022 in review for Moss Park Market20221222014529
2022 in review for Moss Park Market
Amy RumboltDecember 22, 2022
This year we did a lot of neighbourhood connecting! We made intentional relationships with those around us. Some of our most impactful moments were wi...
The season of lights20221220095031
The season of lights
Kate HamiltonDecember 20, 2022
The season of lights is upon us – from Macau to Taipei, Lyon, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Berlin, Bangkok, Niagara Falls – the countries are not the only ones t...
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...
We’re growing!20221128140006
We’re growing!
Dustin SternNovember 28, 2022
The sun was shining, the courtyard filled with people unified by the sound of live music and kids cheerfully playing. It was a market Saturday in July...
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...