It started with a story.
Once I was done with work for the day I was drawn to drive by that little café again...
But it is not just a story.
Feeding the Mind. Nourishing the Soul.
The Serving Hope program is a hands-on employment and life skills program that trains students for careers in the food service and hospitality industry.
Our program promotes healing through preparation, experience, certification, and employment.
LIFE AND SOFT SKILL TRAINING
Serving Hope provides lessons in money management, soft skills, life skills, and social interaction aiding students in making responsible decisions concerning their life choices.
Serving Hope has changed my way of thinking, it has given me courage to seek my dreams.
Darrell
2019-2020 Serving Hope Student
REAL TIME EXPERIENCE
Hands-on training in a functioning cafe, catering, and private event settings. Students cross train in a variety of roles, with professional and trained staff.
SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION
Students are prepared through our program to acquire nationally recognized ServSafe certification, a food and beverage safety training and certificate program administered by the National Restaurant Association. This 5 year certification is accredited by ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection.
ServSafe is recognized by more federal, state and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification.