How sponsorship funds would be used:
Heartful Rootz is a non-profit. The work we do here is to uplift and create safe space for BIPGM creative entrepreneurs. Most folks are working other jobs in order to build their creative dream and form a more consistent income before switching to full time maker. We are forming a community to share equipment and resources as well as stories and encouragement. Encouragement and being in this safe space together helps to break the ugliness of oppression. When funds are given, we honor the highest needs first. Folks who need financial assistance to be able to show up, for example; sponsoring vending space and the fees for insurance and licensing. Folks who are new to markets and need equipment like tables, chairs, table covers, display shelving, etc. Our near future goals are to have workshop equipment to share. Some of the biggest barriers are not having access to the tools and space one needs to create.
Goals are for Heartful Rootz to raise funds and no longer charge vending fees to our Makers. Due to our organizing team, as BIPGM full-time creatives as well, we see the deep need for uplifting cultural art in this world and community. We have had to charge our vendors booth fees to stay afloat ourselves and be able to pay for flyers, promotion and marketing and support a musician or two at the markets.
To read more about our long term goals you can go to https://heartfulrootz.org/about-us
