June 24, 2025
LaTanya’s Story: Embracing One Opportunity After Another
It takes a rare mix of creativity, resourcefulness, adaptability and determination to take a promising idea and turn it into an actual business....
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April 18, 2025
Michael’s Story: Persistence Plus an Attitude of Gratitude
Michael (he/him) is excited that his kids will know how to go after a career—because they’re seeing him do it now. His vision is to open a nice...
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March 27, 2025
Culinary Training Expands and Evolves
Students huddle in groups of three, excitedly creating their menus for the three-course meal they’ll cook, plate and serve to classmates. They’re...
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March 10, 2025
Racheal’s Story: Building Confidence Through Self-Discovery
Racheal (she/her) took her first steps toward a culinary career four years ago, when the case worker supporting her through a low point in life...
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February 14, 2025
Row’s Story: From Dream Deferred to ‘Almost Famous’
There are few places where Row (she/her) feels more at home than in a kitchen. Cooking is her happy place. And food is her love language, especially...
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January 21, 2025
Juju’s Story: Resettling, Rebuilding and Refocusing
Ever since she was a little girl, Juju (she/her) has drawn great joy and comfort from cooking. She grew up with the savory aromas of traditional...
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January 14, 2025
Opening Doors Through Job Training at Echo Glen
Early every Monday and Friday morning before the school day starts at Echo Glen Children’s Center, staff members line up at Café Success, ordering...
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December 2, 2024
Tennessee’s Story: Standing Tall
Tennessee knew it was time to change his situation and set out on a journey to do so. After a messy divorce, custody battle, and struggles with...
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November 14, 2024
Jessi’s Story: Everyone Needs a Hero
Jessi (she/her) has a story to tell, and she’s proud of it. She came to FareStart in 2018 on work release from prison, completed FareStart’s...
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