Empowering Communities
About Us
About us
Our Roots & Reach
Moving Roots Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community empowerment through art, health, and cultural education. With over 20 years of experience in the fields of art, holistic health, and community engagement, we create spaces where creativity, wellness, and cultural preservation thrive. From California to Guatemala, we collaborate with local and international partners to strengthen resilience, cultural continuity, and collective growth.
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Mission
Our mission is to create accessible spaces for personal, collective growth and healing through art, health, and education.
Vision
We envision a world where communities thrive and flourish through holistic well-being, creativity, and cultural continuity.
Values
We value empowerment, cultural preservation, holistic healing, creativity, and growth through collaboration.
Our Journey Grown Together
Moving Roots Foundation emerged from a passion to create impactful, community-driven experiences. Our journey is one of continuous learning, collaboration, and the desire to uplift communities, fostering a lasting legacy of resilience.
Moving Roots Foundation is officially established with fiscal sponsorship from Between The Strings Foundation.
Our first community-based art and health initiative was launched in California and Guatemala.
Casa Caléndula and Finca Entre las Cuerdas hosted their first artist residency programs.
Sonidos que Viajan initiated the first international instrument donation program to Guatemala’s communities.
Our Awesome
Team
Barry Goldwasser
Founder
Ana Eli
Program Coordinator
James Bunt
Holistic Health Practitioner
Maximelia
Creative Coach & Facilitator
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