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.
Local farms (both for fresh produce and instruction)
Three Sisters Garden Project, Appleton Farms, Green Meadows Farm, Tendercrop Farm, Food Project, Marini Farm
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