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Community caring in Toronto’s east end20230127141944
Community caring in Toronto’s east end
Dustin SternJanuary 27, 2023
I was walking eastward on Dundas East near Parliament Street. A friendly man walking alongside me began making conversation. It came up that we both p...
Students bring hope for the future20230117091207
Students bring hope for the future
Dustin SternJanuary 17, 2023
Message from Dustin Stern, our Director of Creative Programming: “The students from YEA’s brainstorm today at Opera Makers on what they would ch...
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...
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...
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...