Rooted Kent

Are you an artist, writer, maker, or just enjoy being creative? Join us every other Wednesday for our Creatives Open Studio in the Cafe! Come spend time creating alongside others, building friendships, and occasionally learning new skills through special classes or activities. Bring a project you’re already working on or start something new with provided supplies. This program is primarily for middle school age through adults - age 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

We have a new fitness class coming to Rooted called Sittercise. This is a gentle, chair-based fitness class designed specifically for seniors. Each session includes a variety of guided movements, light stretching, and simple exercises - all while seated comfortably in a chair.. Perfect for all fitness levels, including those with limited mobility, Sittercise helps seniors stay active, increase energy, reduce stiffness, and support independence in a safe, supportive, and social environment.

School’s out and we have the perfect program to keep your kids busy this summer. The Thursday Thing is a monthly fun hang-out time for kids and teens ages 6-18. Each month the activity will be different - things like outdoor games, cook outs, party games, competitions, and more!

Let your kids enjoy the outdoors this summer at Nature Camp! This day camp is for children ages 6 to 10 and allows kids to enjoy their afternoons outside. Kids will learn about nature, play games, make crafts, and meet new friends. Medical and liability releases are required for registration.

Get to know your neighbors at our monthly community dinner, hosted at Rooted on Saturday, June 27. We want to provide a space for residents of the Historic South End to connect with each other and with Rooted. All are welcome!

Hey neighbors 👋🏼 Kent City Health Department is giving away free diapers to families in need! See their FAQs below for more information

Free Diaper FAQs

Join us Saturday mornings in the Cafe for Trauma Anonymous, a peer-led support group for anyone who has experienced trauma in their life. Whether from abuse, violence, accidents, loss, disaster, childhood experiences, or other overwhelming life experiences, this group offers a safe, confidential and judgement-free space for people to come together and share their stories, struggles and hopes for healing.

Our building is officially open and we have lots of programming lined up for you this summer! All our programs are free and geared toward our neighbors in the Historic South End of Kent. For the next two weeks, we’ll be featuring each program on our page, so be sure to follow along to learn about each one. You can also visit our website for even more information: https://rootedkent.com/programs We hope to see you at Rooted soon!

Our friends from Redemption Chapel hosted its 3rd annual Memorial Day cookout with the residents of Tower 43!

The menu included burgers, extra well-done hotdogs (just the way the residents like them 😉), delicious sides, and plenty of desserts to go around. More than anything, it was a beautiful evening filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful time together over a shared meal.

We’re so thankful for the opportunity to build relationships and make memories with this special community each year. ❤️