December, 2010                E-Newsletter
 A message from Sister Judy -

"On behalf of our trainees, staff, and volunteers, I wish you all the blessings of this Christmas Season, thank you for your support this past year, and hope that you and your families truly experience "Peace on Earth" not only during Christmas, but every day of the year."
                                                  
 -Sister Judy Tensing, Co-Founder


 TRAINEE UPDATES

LAKESHA has graduated and is employed at "What's for Dinner?" in Norwood with two other PIP graduates.  She is planning to pass her GED tes in January.  MARIEO is graduating soon and seeking a position.  He has worked as a mover, in janitorial/custodial work, lawn care and landscaping, and also enjoys cooking and catering.  He is considerate, thoughtful and hardworking; contact us if you have a good job lead for him. 

PATTI plans to take the national massage therapy certification exam in February. VONNIE is completing her CNA refresher course at Cincinnati State.  TRINA has overcome several obstacles to return to GED classes at the YWCA.  DREW will be promoted to restaurant night manager when his Cincinnati State class schedule permits.

We welcomed two new trainees this month:  PRECIOUS and CHARLA, both of whom already excel in assisting our catering team.  A committee of Venice trainees is planning our holiday celebration for December 17th.  Sister Phyllis Kemper, our wonderful Parish Nurse, will be back next week for new trainee physical exams to help connect folks to the medical care they need.

 NEWS AND UPDATES:    

We thank Miami University entrepreneurship major Robert Weyreter for all his work to revamp our Venice Kitchen product line this fall!  Robert created new items, recruited friends for packaging and labeling redesign and helped with costing our catering appetizers and Venice Kitchen products.  His internship has ended, and we'll miss him.  Robert also spearheaded a Miami U. class project on our behalf - they designed cool Venice placemats with puzzles and games to entertain our small guests in the restaurant.

Chris Flowers, Marc Cop, and Lisa Dittrich are working hard to improve our computer network, and moving our systems to a new, secure server which will allow more flexibility and greater access for our staff members.

Last Saturday, we hosted a "Help-Photo" event and gifted 65 families from in and around Over-the-Rhine with beautiful portraits!  This international program began in Nashville, TN, and uses volunteer photographers and makeup artists to create beautiful family portraits at holiday time.  Venice was converted to a professional photo studio for a day, and we helped create some wonderful memories for our neighbors!

We're planning an exciting "JAZZ FOR PEACE" concert event for March, 2011 - We want to bring in a national artist and create a great event - but we need one more major sponsor to be able to 'buy the house' and have posters and marketing materials printed up.  We need to find our sponsor by Dec 30.  If you can help us make a corporate connection, call Tebbe at 513-221-7020. 

The print newsletter will be mailed next week - look for our famous spaghetti pie recipe, great staff photos, and more! 
                     

Please consider making a generous donation to support our mission in your year-end tax planning.

Your contributions are needed to help us grow and develop our mission and support our trainees. 

Send your donation via snail mail (address below), call us at 513-221-7020, or you can donate on our new website by clicking HERE

Thank you! 
Bless you! 
We love you!
 UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 17 - PIP/Venice Staff
Holiday Party.  Venice on Vine
closes at 4:00 PM

Dec. 24 & 25 - Christmas
Restaurant Closed

Dec 31 - New Year's Eve 
Restaurant Closed

January 28 - VENICE VIBES:
a free music series from 5:30 -
6:30PM at Venice on Vine. 
Guest artist TBA

FEBRUARY 1-28
SWEETHEART RAFFLE -
Only $20 per ticket gets
you 28 chances to win! 
Daily prizes ranging from
$50 - $1000.  To order your tickets, click here to email your request, or call us at 513-221-7020.  

March, 2011
"Jazz for Peace" Concert
 FROM THE VENICE KITCHEN:

Soups this week include a rich Chicken
Noodle and Cream of Broccoli;  We also
offer delicious macaroni and cheese,
lasagna and breadsticks as specials,
and Christmas cookies are available in
the cookie case.  Our Catering specials
include lasagna, turkey roast, roast pork, breakfast casserole, cakes, and cobblers
for your holiday parties. 

Call 513-221-7020 to order!

GIFT ITEMS:

"Venice Kitchen" gift items are now
displayed in our beautiful display case,
which was hand-built by the wonderful
folks from Easter Seals.  Your purchases
can now be shipped to your friends, or
you can pick them up at Venice on Vine.  Available items include:

  • Organic Fair Trade Coffee $9.50 (dark, reg, or decaf)
  • Fudgy Brownie Mix - $8
  • Vegan Applesauce Cake Mix - $6
  • Hearty Bean Soup Mix - $6
  • Venice Secret Sauce Mix - $3
  • Handprinted gift cards by artist Pat Feghali - $12 for a set of 5.

Hey, check out our new WEBSITE!
  
 Power Inspires Progress

VENICE ON VINE
"Good Food for a Good Cause"
1301 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-221-7020

Restaurant Open Monday-Friday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Our Catering Menu is online at:
www.powerinspiresprogress.com

Rina Saperstein, Executive Director
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