In 1976, a group of Southern artists met at the Highlander Center and bet on each other. Together they built Alternate ROOTS. Fifty years later, ROOTS still invests in artists working for justice in their communities.

Between 2017 and 2022, ROOTS put $3.4 million directly into artists' hands.

Your gift funds grants, travel stipends, technical assistance and partnerships for our 640 members.

ROOTS turns 50 ready to grow. We see a future where Southern artists working for justice have room to flourish. Your gift helps build this future.

Kin give every month. Monthly gifts let ROOTS plan ahead and grow with our artists. Join us at $5 a month.

Join by December 31, 2026 and become founding kin. Founding kin receive a thank-you gift:

$5 a month: a ROOTS bookmark
$25 a month: a copy of the new ROOTS book
$50 a month or more: the book plus an invitation to a Zoom salon with the book's writers

Other ways to give

Stocks and securities: Give stock, mutual funds, IRA contributions or donor-advised fund gifts.
Planned giving: Plan a gift for the future to sustain ROOTS over the long term.
Tribute giving: Give in honor or memory of someone whose values match ROOTS.
In-kind gifts: Donate lodging, travel vouchers or member points, artistic supplies, software, technology, marketing or website services.
Sponsorship: Organizations and businesses give money or in-kind support. Call (404) 577-1079 x1 or use the contact form.

Questions? Call (404) 577-1079 or send a note through the contact form. The ROOTS office is fully remote.

Give to ROOTS

Join the Kinship Network. Give $5 a month for 50 years of ROOTS.