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Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
July 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PDT
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.
HOW TO START A POOLED FUND 101
with Growing Justice Fund
The July Gather Round will feature new SAFSF member, Growing Justice Fund. In 2024, GROWING JUSTICE awarded over $5 million in grants to 36 organizations working to transform food systems in their Tribes, regions and communities.
GROWING JUSTICE: The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund co-designed by funders, farmers, advocates, food suppliers, purchasers and community partners from Native and non-Native communities across the country, with a focus on equitable good food procurement. If you work in health equity, racial justice, economic equity, and/or food justice, join us!
This is your judgement-free space to ask any questions on starting a pooled fund, including:
- challenges in the development process
- aligning on a common vision, values, and desired impact
- fund design and working with field leaders
- community and stakeholder engagement
+ more!
MEMBER SPEAKER
Ricardo T. Rocha
Advisory Chair, Growing Justice Fund
Ricardo T. Rocha
Advisory Chair, Growing Justice Fund
Ricardo T. Rocha is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, and immigrated here with his family at the age of 4. Ricardo T. Rocha graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Watson Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Ricardo is a well-recognized leader experienced in motivating and developing productive relationships within corporate environments as well as with members of the community, professionals in the public and private sectors, and elected officials at all levels of governance. Ricardo spends most of his time ideating, building, and scaling solutions to difficult societal or organizational problems.
Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of Bondadosa, a social impact, technology based food logistics and transportation company designed to create a more kind, just and sustainable food system. Ricardo loves to work with teams of system thinkers, engineers, and talented designers to bring impactful visions to life. Ricardo is invested in community efforts regarding food insecurity, healthcare, immigration, the environment, education, and economic development.
SAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not, email membership@safsf.org to receive access.
