HSCA Spotlight: Meet Martin

If you’ve spent time at our Farmers’ Market, taken part in a food program, or wandered through one of our community gardens, chances are you’ve seen Martin around. With a calm, welcoming presence and a deep appreciation for people and connection, Martin plays an important role in helping these community spaces come to life. 

What’s your role at HSCA? 
I work with HSCA’s Farmers’ Market, Food Programs, and Community Gardens, supporting the coordination of these programs and helping create welcoming, community-centred spaces around food and connection. 

Ask me more about… 
Music, travel, food, and non-profit and charity work. 

What’s your favourite part about HSCA or the Hillhurst Sunnyside community? 
The people — it’s all about the great people of this united community. 

What inspires you? 
Purpose, compassion, sincerity, kindness, and hope. 

What does community mean to you? 
A collective group of like-minded people watching out for each other and sharing life’s little moments. 

Finish this sentence: “On Saturday mornings, you can usually find me…” 
Reviewing a brand-new album for CJSW radio with a croissant and a coffee. 

Next time you’re browsing the market, keep an eye out for Martin and say hello!