Tuesday August 9th, come learn to make preserves at Santropol Roulant! Relishes and chutneys are perfect for turning garden staples such as zucchinis, cucumbers, beets, tomatoes or apples into delicious condiments. They are also the most beginner-friendly project out there; the texture is so easy to get right! In a nutshell, you’ll learn: canning how-to and step-by-step workflow with a …
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Save the date: The Roulant’s Gala!
Correction: The date for the Annual Fundraising Gala is now October 27th. Please update your calendars. We look forward to seeing you all at this lovely magical evening! Come dance the night away to live music, devour a spectacular meal and support the Roulant’s work, all at once. Our chefs will prepare delicious food filled with locally sourced products. Live bands and …
Transitions in the volunteer program
With the latest additions to the team come some shifts in our volunteer program. We’d like to introduce you to a new team member and update you on Ben’s new role. Ben and Sev are both able to address your questions and will both work very closely together. So if you aren’t sure who to contact, just give either a …
New additions to our team
There have been a few more new faces around the office lately, so we are happy to officially introduce you to the latest additions to our team! You can read all about these fabulous folks on our staff page. See you soon! With these changes, we must also say good luck and see you soon to Kateri and Rachel, who …
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Looking Back at Rue Fermier: Our 21st Anniversary
Above photos by Alison Slattery Last Thursday, hundreds of clients, volunteers, supporters, staff and neighbours joined together to celebrate Santropol Roulant’s 21st anniversary. Complete with a community picnic and BBQ, live music, workshops, and tours of the organization, Rue Fermier was a fantastic success. (More photos below.) This event was more than a celebration – it was an opportunity to …
Summer catering launch at the Roulant
The Roulant is excited to introduce our new Summer Catering Menu! We invite you to come sample the newest menu during a 5@7 tasting and community event on August 11th. More details are available on our Facebook event. Keeping in line with the Roulant’s healthy and seasonal food philosophy, our catering service now changes to offer the best of each season throughout the …
Stories of Santropol Roulant – Jean Fred
Jean-Frédéric, volunteer When I was nine years old, I was in a very serious car accident. Following the accident, I was in a deep coma for three weeks. It took me a year and a half before I was functional again. When I was sixteen years old, I began feeling depressed and asking myself why I had survived the accident. I …
Rue Fermier: Community Picnic Countdown!
Rue Fermier, Santropol Roulant’s 21st anniversary community picnic, is just around the corner! Come join our volunteers, clients and neighbours around the table, with activities for all ages and a vegetarian BBQ and potluck. When: Thursday July 21st, from 3pm to 9pm Where: Outside of the Roulant (111 Roy East) between Colonial and De Bullion Cost: Free entrance, drinks and food for sale at affordable prices …
Kitchen workshop: Simple homemade pasta
We’re back for the 5th workshop in the series Recipes from our community. Tavish, a dedicated meals-on-wheels volunteer and community member, will share with us his love for making homemade pasta and show us how to make Cavatelli, a simple Italian pasta that can be made without a pasta machine. When: Wednesday July 27th, 5:00 to 7:30 pm Where: The Roulant’s kitchen, 111 …
Stories of Santropol Roulant – Christian
Christian Scott, Urban Agriculture Apprentice Although I like to grow food, I am primarily interested in the link it has with community building. Working in the urban agriculture program is a great summer job: you sweat, work hard, and meet lots of people. It’s the perfect mix of community organizing, development, and getting your hands dirty. I completed my undergraduate …
Thanking Our Spring Partners
As the summer is now in full swing, we’d like to take a moment and thank all the individuals and organizations who have helped us through donations, grants, in kind gifts and partnerships between April and June. These contributions allow Santropol Roulant to pursue our mission, and help our vibrant community to grow and flourish. Thank you!
A Successful Monthly Giving Campaign!
This spring 28 new monthly donors signed up to the Roulant Roots, our monthly giving program. Thanks to our new donors, we have gone from receiving $1949/month to $2623/month. With these funds, we can subsidize 125 fresh meals for individuals living with a loss of autonomy, filled with veggies we grow, and delivered to the clients’ doorstep by caring volunteers. Monthly giving …