Steven Plante Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar Steven Plante is the owner and operator of Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar. For more than 25 years, he has been dedicated to the health of everyone who comes through the doors of Organic Oasis. The restaurant grows a large variety of sprouts in the kitchen, while the freezer and refrigerators are packed with nutritious ingredients that are carefully and creatively prepared for optimal health and tasty enjoyment. Steve listens to his customers and offers them advice and nutritional options based upon their needs, working to make his community healthy. Said of Steven Plante: “Steve speaks from his heart. He counsels with deep passion and vast knowledge for your optimal health!”
Keenan Plate Catholic Social Services Keenan Plate is the Refugee Agriculture Program Coordinator for Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS), a program of Catholic Social Services. Alongside Nick Bachman, Keenan created Grow North Farm in Mountain View, an urban farm, community space and food-industry where Alaskan refugee and immigrant farmers have planted, harvested and built businesses. He is inspired by the Anchorage community and counts himself lucky to be a part of it. Said of Keenan Plate: “Keenan was essential to Grow North Farms beginnings and operations. Without his commitment and hard work, Grow North Farms would not be what it is today.”
Lisa Sauder Bean’s Cafe Lisa Sauder is the Executive Director of Bean’s Cafe and she believes in treatment and care for the whole individual to improve our Anchorage community one life at a time. When COVID-19 hit and new regulations dictated that shelter breeds must be at least 6 feet apart, Bean’s Cafe partnered with the Municipality of Anchorage to run a 24-hour shelter at the Sullivan and Ben Boeke Arena to house nearly double their normal number of clients. Lisa and her team sprung into action: they began organization, additional fundraising, hired staff to cover 24-hour needs for 480 people, while also conducting clothing, blanket and toiletries drives to provide essential items to those who need assistance. Said of Lisa Sauder: “Lisa is very driven and compassionate. She is laser-focused on caring for the homeless population while helping them find paths to independence.”
Anchorage Daily News | Sunday, May 31, 2020
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