Duane and Vernice demonstrate the correct way to eat beignets at Mardi Gras.
Ebony and Derrick have taken promotions to
"night lead." This means they are responsible for opening, smooth running and closing the restaurant on nights and mornings when Chef is not here. We've stayed at close to our full level of 19 trainees, so we only added one new trainee this month: Concetta, who brings a straightforward work ethic to our community. Chavon is smoothly balancing being a full time student at
Cincinnati State with being our "Kings Island" (all-round worker). Mark has taken on our special catering shift, helping Sr. Judy and Ryan with several large and formal catering events. Our senior trainee, Orville, has started back to school for his GED, while apartment hunting and working with his mentor on job search. Dominic is quickly learning cashier duties. Vernice and Christa are working on stripping away barriers to getting the jobs they want. They are planning to volunteer as a way to improve their credentials and experience in caring for challenged adults.
Fran Holthaus, a board member with the National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs, spent last Saturday with us, teaching our tutors about ways to teach to four different learning styles: visual, auditory, sensory and kinetic. Fran will be back to screen some of our trainees for learning and visual disabilities and to work with us some more. Thanks to a grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph, we also were able to purchase the
"Test of Adult Basic Education" and associated curriculum so that trainees and tutors will be better able to track their educational progress.
One of the month's highlights for me was a call from recent graduate Alecia, who wanted us to know that she was sitting on campus at Cincinnati State, waiting to start her class. Alecia worked hard to pass her GED in December, and now she's achieving her dream of attending college!
Our Board of Directors has completed annual planning and has established committees for
governance, finance, fundraising, business and program. If you'd like to volunteer on a committee, please get in touch.
Congratulations to our partner, the Miami University Center for Community Engagement, which is celebrating its tenth birthday this week.
PIP thanks the Spaulding Foundation for a program support grant in 2012!
--Rina
Venice Business
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Anthony serving the CMSTEP Montessori Group |
Venice on Vine served several large groups including the Montessori Teachers CMSTEP program, and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. We updated our menu to show our pastas and soups, and got a great review from a food blogger.
Venice Catering continues to seek manageable ways to expand. We have more business than we can handle and would like more storage and prep space so that we can take on additional trainees and customers.
Venice Kitchen is selling chocolates handcrafted by Sr. Bonnie Steinlage to support Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart. Our Hearty Bean Soup mix ($6.50) makes a great Lenten meal.
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Contact Us
Power Inspires Progress
727 Ezzard Charles Drive
Cincinnati OH 45203
Venice on Vine
Good Food for a Good Cause
1301 Vine Street, OVER THE RHINE
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Restaurant Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10-8;
Fri-Sat 10-9:30:
Catering by appointment.
513-221-7020
www.powerinspiresprogress.com
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Sweetheart Raffle
It's not too late to get into our Sweetheart Raffle. Each ticket is returned to the pool, so there are up to 29 chances to win. There are 24 $50 prizes; $200, $400, $600, and two $1000 prizes. One person has already won two $50 prizes. Sales end with the Feb 29 $1000 drawing.
But you can't WIN
unless your ticket is IN!
To purchase, click here.
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Friday Feb 24 6-7pm Venice Vibes live music series presents Mike Moroski! Local Musician, teacher, activist and singer songwriter Mike Moroski plays guitar and sings at Venice on Vibes on Friday! Come out for a great evening of live music and support Venice on Vine's mission of empowerment, inspiration, employment and education! Enjoy a song and a Slice, great pizza, hoagies and salads. Vegan, too!
Wednesday, Feb 29, 2-4 p.m. National African American Read-In. Throughout the month we've been reading books by African American authors. A book cart filled with a wonderful selection of works was donated by Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Gamma Eta Chapter. We'll be giving our book reports, and sharing food and ideas at the restaurant at 2:00 and 3:00 on the last day of the month. Thank you Barbara!
(also our last Sweetheart drawing)
Saturday March 10, 9:30 a.m. YelpHelps volunteer event.
Tuesday March 20, 11 a.m. Open Interview for program applicants. PIP holds open interviews monthly for potential trainees. At this interview you will learn about the program and decide if it is right for you. Come on time and dressed for an interview. More details HERE.
Friday March 30 6- 7pm Venice Vibes Final Friday Live Music Series presents: Elementz. R&B and spoken word art from the young adult musicians at Elementz studios.
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Venice on Vine's Training Partnership Program is a rewards program that invites companies and organizations to support good for good a good cause, while gaining access to a variety of insider savings!
Thank you January 2012 Training Partners!
Provided one day of job training & leadership development for a Venice on Vine Senior Trainee.
Provided one day of training for a Venice on Vine Trainee.
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Support Us
Please consider making a generous donation to support our mission.
Your contributions will help us continue job training through small business for inner city adults. Donations are matched one for one with income earned through sales.
Send your donation via snail mail (727 Ezzard Charles Drive 45203), call us at 513-221-7020 or donate online here.
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