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Earlier this summer, we were thrilled to welcome M. Scott Knox Director of The Equality Fund at the The Boston Foundation to Root’s Board of Directors! Scott brings a wealth of experience and dedication to expanding academic and economic opportunities for young people. Before joining the Equality Fund, Scott served as Executive Director of Root for four years and has worked with several impactful organizations, including Brooke Charter Schools, The Steppingstone Foundation, and Jumpstart. He also served on the boards of Silver Lining Mentoring and the New American Association of Massachusetts. Scott and his husband Jay reside in Roxbury. Welcome back, Scott! #RootCommunity #BoardOfDirectors #Leadership

A huge thank you to the Edward S. and Winifred G. Moseley Foundation for your continued support of our Culinary Training Program! Your generosity helps young adults build independence through food service training and employment. With essential life and work readiness skills, Root graduates are set up for success in the workplace. We’re so grateful for your partnership! #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #CulinaryTraining #RootPride #FeedingOpportunity

Meet Mihail Vasilev- Alumni Services Manager Mihail is responsible?for managing wrap-around support services for Culinary Training Program graduates. Graduates receive access to support services for housing assistance, financial guidance, job-seeking advice, educational needs, food security, mental health assistance, and other life management needs. The graduates appreciate Mihail's easygoing nature, his ability to listen, and his approach to meeting the graduates where they are regarding their needs.? "Graduating from college with an undergraduate degree in philosophy and psychology, the mystery of the Human Experience?fascinated and intimidated me. I was incredibly fortunate that I had great mentors who helped me navigate many questions and angst I couldn’t tackle alone. They helped me understand the intrinsic value we each possess in guiding others through their challenges, which drew me to working with youth and, eventually, ROOT!" ---Mihail Root is lucky to have Mihail in this vital role, transitioning graduates to a pathway to independence. #RootAlumni #CulinaryTraining #JobReadiness #KnifeSkillsLifeSkills #FeedingOpportunity #YouthDevelopment

Congratulations Cohort 23 and thank you to State Rep Manny Cruz for your inspiring key note address at the graduation celebration. Manny shared how his culinary experience as a student in the Salem High School culinary program helped him become a better public servant, emphasizing the value of discipline, teamwork and communication skills that will benefit them no matter where their careers take them. #FeedingOpportunity #CulinaryTraining #YouthDevelopment

Thankful Thursday. Grateful for the support of TD Charitable Foundation. Your support helps us create pathways for young adults to independence through foodservice training and employment. TD #FeedingOpportunity #FeedingCommunity #CulinaryTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthDevelopment #ThankfulThursday

Space is available for Root's tuition-free Culinary Training Program starting September 16th! Here's what the program offers: ?? Part-time schedule: Monday to Thursday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ?? Stipend paid ?? Transportation assistance provided ?? Opportunity to earn ServSafe Certification ???? Externship opportunities ?? Access to a professional kitchen ?? Job placement resources available Open to youth aged 16-26 interested in entering the culinary world or exploring a career. And the best part? It's all FREE! Hurry, only a few spots left! To learn more https://lnkd.in/g364WgZT #CulinaryTraining #Opportunity #RootCommunity #FreeEducation

Thank your to our partner Essex County Community Foundation

Root is thrilled to participate in the Catalyst Kitchens Northeast Regional Summit and learn more about CK member Forge City Works' innovative culinary, workforce development, and social enterprise operations. These summits are a terrific opportunity to network and learn from partners and peer organizations, and we are grateful to the Catalyst Kitchens and FCW teams for hosting us this week! #FeedingOpportunity #FeedingCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #CatalystKitchens #workforcedevelopment #culinarytraining

Thank you to our friends at Three Sisters Garden Project for inviting us on a field trip to the farm yesterday! Root trainees toured the farm to learn where some of our amazing produce comes from. They also helped with some weeding and harvested lots of basil to bring back to the Root kitchen, where it will be turned into delicious pesto for?their?CSA shares. Root is proud to partner with Three Sisters and grateful for the work they are doing to help address food insecurity on the North Shore. Together we are Feeding Opportunity and Community!

Thank you, Ginny King, Department Chair of Nutrition Dietary Services North Shore Community College, for guest lecturing at our culinary trainees workshop today! ???? The trainees gained valuable insights into different career paths and opportunities in the field of nutrition and health. Root is excited to partner with North Shore Community College! #NutritionEducation #CareerPathways #RootCommunity #Partnerships