About Germaine's
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About Germaine's •
The Mission and Program of Germaine’s Culinary Inc.
Germaine's Culinary Inc. will empower people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve self-reliance through careers in the food service industry.
Trainees will learn culinary skills while preparing hot meals for delivery to homeless shelters and transitional housing. Designed to build confidence and independence, Germaine’s curriculum-based program will ensure student success through hands-on training alongside professional chefs.
Board of Directors
Germaine’s Culinary Inc.
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Lori Irish Bauman
Executive Director and President
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Shaili Parekh
Secretary and Treasurer
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Kelsey Allan
Board Member
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Cindy Dulcich
Board Member
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Sam Desue, Jr.
Board Member
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Jake Greenberg
Board Member
Follow the Germaine’s Journey
Germaine's Culinary Inc. will be modeled on a successful program operated from August 2021 to June 2023 by Catholic Charities of Oregon.
That program, named Germaine's Kitchen and Cafe, graduated five cohorts of students and delivered thousands of hot meals to those in need.
Graduates are now employed in the food industry throughout the Portland area.
Germaine’s Kitchen &Cafe
2021 - 2023
Nourish & Flourish Kitchen Wraps Up
A Successful Summer Program
After twelve weeks and more than 1100 hot lunches served, Nourish & Flourish Kitchen Summer Program is in the record books. Five students learned kitchen skills and worked as a team to feed the clients of Clackamas Service Center from June through August 2024.
Many thanks to the Chiles Foundation for its support.