Roots & Fruits values the importance of building a community internally and beyond the walls of the school. The children engage in an annual fundraiser, where they bring their general store outside and sell baked goods to the local community. The children also learn about the importance of giving to others, and during the "Giving Season," or "Holiday Season" the children make food for homeless adults and youth. Community artists and educators have also participated in the curriculum by sharing their culture, music, dance, and stories.

Community Partnerships Include:

Aubuchon's Hardware - http://www.aubuchon.com
Artist & Craftsman - http://www.artistcraftsman.com
Victorian Mansion - http://www.victoriamansion.org
Tengo Voz
Sudanese Development Institute
United Somali Women
Casco Bay High School - http://cbhs.portlandschools.org
Weinfleete School - http://www.waynflete.org
Southern Maine Community College - http://www.smccme.edu
Jamileh - http://www.mainebellydance.com
Okbari - http://okbari.org
Local Sprouts - http://localsprouts.googlepages.com
Real Life Real Talk - http://www.realliferealtalk.org/sefp/portland-me.htm
Little Lad's Bakery - http://www.foodinportland.com/littlelads.html
World Affairs Council of Maine 
Bayside World Market Festival  - www.baysideworldmarketandfair.com
Women in Need -