Student referrals, social services and case management
New Liberty Innovation School, Youth Build North Shore, Children’s Friend and Family Services, New American Association of Massachusetts, The Food Project, Raw Art Works, Lifebridge, North Shore CDC, Justice Resource Institute, Plummer Home, North Shore Community College, LEAP for Education, Salem Public Schools, Catholic Charities North, Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Department of Transitional Assistance, Salem Academy Charter School, Lahey Health Behavioral Services, Salem State University, Mass Hire North Shore, Open Door Immigration Services, Centerboard, Department of Mental Health Services, Seem Collaborative, Eliot Services, and more!
Externship Partners
These businesses have partnered with us to provide on- the-job training for our young people as part of Root's 12-week program.
Finz
76 Wharf Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-8485
Flying Saucer
118 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 594-8189
Sea Level
94 Wharf Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0555
Hawthorne
18 Washington Square W
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4080
Bambolina
288 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 594-8709
Lulu’s Bakery and Pantry
285 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970 (978) 594-4531
Castle
240 Rantoul Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 969-1719
Odd Meter Coffee
62 Washington Street
Salem,MA 01970
The Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington Street
Salem MA 01970
(978) 745-6844
Frank
112 Rantoul Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 998-4946
Ledger
125 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
978) 594-1908
Flatbread Pizza
311 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2829
A&J King
48 Central Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4881
Village Tavern
168 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2858
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-4436
Deli House
48 Congress Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-5900
Coffee Time
96 Bridge Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-0995
Christopher’s Cafe
2 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Kernwood Country Club
1 Kernwood Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-7451210
Longboards
72 Wharf Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-6659
Brew Box Cafe
131-2 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 594-5164
Salem Cheese Shop
45 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 498-4820
Rockafellas
231 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-2411
Bent Water
180 Commercial Street #18
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 780-9948
Gulu Gulu Cafe
247 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
Salem Waterfront Hotel
225 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
Crosby’s Marketplace
125 Canal Street
Salem, MA 01970
East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church Street
#B1, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 594-4699
PEM Cafe
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-9500
Nightshade Noodle Bar
73 Exchange Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 780-9470
Local farms
Three Sisters Garden Project, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Appleton Farms, Codman Farm, Tendercrop Farm, The Food Project, Marini Farm, Fat Moon Farms, Lilac Hedge Farm, Winter Moon Farm, Cape Ann Fresh Catch, Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, Picadilly Farm, Kellie Poultry
Administrative and Consultation services
Essex County Community Foundation, Wellspring House, LEAP for Education, North Shore Medical Center, Beverly Bootstraps, The Open Door, North Shore United Way, Plummer Youth Promise, Mass in Motion Salem, Community Servings, United Teen Equality Center, My Brother’s Table, Future Chefs, Enterprise Center at Salem State University, The Food Project, Project Bread, Endicott College, North Shore Community College, North Shore Workforce Investment Board, City of Salem, NECAT, Haley House
Root Supporters
“Our kitchen and venue doors will immediately be open for internships and real jobs for the Root students. Real-life, hands-on training is what we will offer, with as much guidance and support as each student deserves. Success will be hard-earned, which will translate into feelings of accomplishment and pride in a job well done. Opportunities and advancement can be vast in this industry, and Vinwood is committed to giving these kids our time and knowledge to soar.”
— Rick Delisle, Owner/Partner, Vinwood Caterers
