Moss Park Market

01/19/2023

For the latest news on events and opportunities in Toronto's Moss Park area, check out our latest newsletter: Dreaming with Building Roots.

Click on the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/buildingroots/dreaming-with-building-roots

01/19/2023

We're Hiring: Deadline is tomorrow (Jan. 20th) for resume submission.

About Building Roots:
Building Roots delivers programming in food security, urban farming, community leadership, creative projects, and other initiatives in Moss Park and neighbouring communities, with the goal of enabling socially cohesive communities. Visit our website and social media to learn more.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development & Communications will be responsible for leading all fundraising and marketing efforts, including creating annual fundraising and marketing strategic plans, setting goals and being accountable for achieving desired outcomes.

Please click on link below for full job posting.
https://buildingroots.ca/were-hiring-director-of-development-communications/

01/17/2023

We're Hiring: Director of Development & Communications
About Building Roots:
Building Roots delivers programming in food security, urban farming, community leadership, creative projects, and other initiatives in Moss Park and neighbouring communities, with the goal of enabling socially cohesive communities. Visit our website and social media to learn more.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development & Communications will be responsible for leading all fundraising and marketing efforts, including creating annual fundraising and marketing strategic plans, setting goals and being accountable for achieving desired outcomes.

Please see link below for the full posting:
https://buildingroots.ca/were-hiring-director-of-development-communications/

01/17/2023

Message from Dustin Stern, our Director of Creative Programming:

"The students from YEA’s brainstorm today at Opera Makers on what they would change in the world around them. So inspiring!"

01/11/2023

We've tweaked the job title and experience required for the director position we are currently hiring for. We are now looking for a Director of Development & Communications. Please see link below for the full posting.

https://buildingroots.ca/were-hiring-director-of-development-communications/

01/05/2023

It's a new year and time to nurture yourself. Have a look at our latest newsletter for opportunities and events aimed at the Toronto Downtown East communities.

Click on the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/buildingroots/new-year-nurture-you-with-building-roots

12/29/2022

Lisa Kates and Darcy Higgins have given so much of their lives to creating food security and building community for the last 12 years. Let's help them carry on their mission of love and hope by supporting the services and programs of Building Roots.

If you're still looking for the right place to extend your holiday gift, please consider the Lisa Kates/Darcy Higgins Legacy Fund and help them continue to support community building in Toronto Downtown East. Here's the link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/77938?v1=true

12/23/2022

Moss Park Market will be open Dec. 24th, but will close Dec. 31st.

Holiday hours: Moss Park Market is open Dec. 24th, regular hours, but will be closed Saturday, Dec, 31st.

12/22/2022

We couldn't do what we do without the help of our partners...and those include the local businesses who support us in our work.

Many thank-yous to , , esras.cafe,

Please support local businesses...especially those who go out of their way to help others.

If you'd like to directly support the work we do in Moss Park, please consider donating.Please support local businesses...especially those who go out of their way to help others.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/growing-neighbourhoods-foundation/p2p/fill-someones-table/

12/21/2022

Looking for the right place to donate this holiday season? Please allow us to spolight some of our partners who would really appreciate your gift, this year:












As always, we at Building Roots also appreciate your gifts and the link to donate is below:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/growing-neighbourhoods-foundation/p2p/fill-someones-table/

12/20/2022

Moss Park Coalition volunteers wanted!

We work within the Moss Park Community to raise awareness about the many developments being planned (i.e., subway, condos, etc.) and we help amplify the voices of the community in guiding these developments. We are looking for volunteers who can support this advocacy in a variety of ways:

- Community Outreach (information tables, pop-ups, Moss Park Market, etc.)
-Event Support
- Community Canvassing (flyers)
- Or any other way you would like to be involved

Email us at [email protected]

*Consider donating to help us help others this season of giving. Click on the link below:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/growing-neighbourhoods-foundation/p2p/fill-someones-table/

12/20/2022

The season of lights is upon us! Some thoughts on the season by our urban farm manager, Kate Hamilton. Click link below:
https://buildingroots.ca/the-season-of-lights/

To donate to Building Roots this holiday season please click the link below:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/growing-neighbourhoods-foundation/p2p/fill-someones-table/

The season of lights is upon us – from Macau to Taipei, Lyon, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Berlin, Bangkok, Niagara Falls – the northern countries are not the only ones to chase away the darkness with a festival of lights!