Created Jobs for System-Impacted Individuals

Through our Re-Generate Opportunity (Re-Gen) Program, we provided a paid kitchen and culinary training series to three training cohorts for people in reentry and residents with barriers to employment, followed by paid internships with food business partners and food e-commerce companies. We supported participants with resume development, interview preparation, and connections to resource providers to secure competitive employment and job growth.

Helped secure employment for 56% of training graduates with barriers to employment.

Partnered with 13 local food businesses to support employment.

Cliff Nivens, Oak Harvest Kitchen Manager

photo creds: Natasha Nazer

“My biggest achievement is my job and following through. Showing up to work every day and knowing I’m setting a good example for my kids is huge for me.”

— Cliff Nivens, Oak Harvest Kitchen Manager & Re-Gen Participant