Roots Rising Inc.

“Expenses marketing 3,685 software & subscriptions 383 bank fees 75 membership & events 115 quickbooks online 280 permits & licenses 37 interest 467 insurance 2,628 auto insurance 353 fuel & inspection 760 miscellaneous 1,299 market match 9,744 market activities 673 small equipment 1,275 supplies 331 work gear 684 merchant feeds 388 stipends 18,134 classes 2,050 meals 1,239 miscellaneous 1,178 total 45,778”

“Assets received in merger 24,772”

“Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 649 vehicle 0 28,074 less accumulated depreciation 0 8,890 deposit 0 9,450 merchant clearing account 0 2,242 total 0 31,525”

“Unsecured notes and loans payable 0 13,261 401(k) contributions payable 0 1,100”

“Roots rising is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower youth and build community through food and farming. Our vision is to lift up teens as community changemakers and to strengthen the local food system through the transformational power of meaningful work.”

“Roots rising has two main initiatives- 1) the pittsfield farmers market, which was the first year-round market in the berkshires and the first teen-run market in the region. The market has strong food justice programs to make fresh and healthy food accessible to all; 2) the youth crew program, which hires pittsfield teens to work on farms, in food pantries, and at roots risings farmers market. The crews provide meaningful work to youth, leaving them feeling purposeful, capable and connected.”