Everyone Belongs At The Table.
Everyone Belongs At The Table.
Now accepting applications for Nourish & Flourish Kitchen full-time culinary training
Prepare for work in the food industry with Nourish & Flourish Kitchen. Designed to build confidence and independence, the curriculum-based program will ensure student success through hands-on training alongside professional chefs.
- 16-week program starts September 2
- Cohorts limited to six students
- Located in downtown Portland
- No cost to students who qualify
More details here .
For application information please contact Cedar Independence using the contact form below.
Nourish & Flourish Kitchen is a program of Germaine's Culinary Inc. and Cedar Independence.
Germaine’s Culinary Inc. empowers people experiencing IDD to achieve self-reliance through careers in the food service industry. Through the hot meals program, Germaine's will help relieve hunger for those in need.
This short video captures the pilot program in action. Many thanks to the Chiles Foundation for its support!
Momentum Builds for Germaine’s Culinary Thanks to our Generous Donors
We thank the many foundations and individual donors who share our vision of full-time, curriculum-based culinary training for people experiencing IDD. Our foundation supporters include:
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Learn more about The Kuni Foundation
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Learn more about The Chiles Foundation
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Learn more about The Miller Foundation
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Learn more about The OCF Foundation
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Learn more about The SOAR4 Foundation
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Learn more about the Clark Foundation
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Learn more about the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
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Learn more about the Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation
Please join us as we take the final steps to launch Phase Two full-time training in 2025.
Local foundations invest in inclusive workplaces and vibrant communities
We are proud to partner with organizations that share our vision of community employment for people experiencing IDD. Thank you to the Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation and the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation for their generous grants to Germaine’s Culinary Inc.
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation honors Marie’s legacy through strategic support of education, community, arts, creativity, health, and well-being in Oregon.
The Henry Lea Hillman Jr. Foundation supports innovative ideas for making the Portland, Oregon region healthier, safer, and more equitable for all.
Together we’re building pathways to independence for people experiencing IDD. Join us now!
A message from Chef Shaili
Spring Internship Student Puts His Skills
To Work At Curry Pizza House
Congratulations to Noel on taking the next step toward employment!
After completing the Spring Internship, Noel landed a Community Based Work Assessment at Curry Pizza House in Hillsboro.
His mom Josephine reports: “I am immensely grateful for the Internship program which has trained him to work in a commercial kitchen. . . . His experience with Chef Su will definitely help him at this job site.”