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SOCIOECONOMIC CHANGE
in low-income communities
SOCIOECONOMIC CHANGE in low-income communities
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“La Cocina VA was a chance to start again. I hand’t worked in 10 years…I never liked to cook, but once I joined the class, I fell in love. I’ve been working in food service for over 1 year now. I feel great, I’ve lost weight, and I’m even looking into taking college classes!”
“La Cocina VA has helped me obtain a good job and have a better culinary career. Thanks to the education and support I have received from them, I have become more professional in my work. Thank you, La Cocina!”
“I moved to this country nine years ago with my family. I have been blessed by La Cocina VA, they have provided me and all my classmates with all we needed. Personally, I am getting ready to open a banquets and event business. I am very grateful to God and to La Cocina VA for the opportunity as a Hispanic immigrant to make my dream come true and to start a business.”
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It is because of our many supporters and partners that graduates from La Cocina VA are able to get a new start in life and build a living wage career to support their families. Also, through this support, those in need in our community are provided nutritious meals to help them and their children thrive.
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The announcement of a partnership between La Cocina VA and ProsperoLatino has generated much attention as these two organizations are on a mission to empower more members of the community for sustainable and long-term workforce and entrepreneurship development opportunities. La Cocina VA which initially focused on supporting and empowering the Latino community has now expanded its reach to help other Americans, other immigrants, and the members of our veteran community. We are proud and excited about this partnership where both organizations are bringing expertise, knowledge, and resources to impact change at different levels working on direct services, advocacy, and providing ecosystems of resources created to serve the needs of our most vulnerable communities. Thanks to Jose Parra and Julio Lainez for your vision. Read more about this partnership on ProsperoLatino’s website . PDF: PL LCVA Partnership – ENGLISH Press Release
La Cocina VA is a participant in Guidestar Platinum. The GuideStar Platinum program recognizes nonprofit organizations focused on measuring their progress and results in important new ways. It helps results-oriented nonprofits evaluate their impact beyond simple financial metrics, and pass on key information to funders and other stakeholders. Learn more about Guidestar Platinum here.
As it Celebrates its 15th Anniversary Serving the Greater Washington Region, the Catalogue for Philanthropy is Proud to Honor La Cocina VA. WASHINGTON, D.C. June 12th, 2017 . After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected La Cocina VA to be part of the Class of 2017-18. La Cocina VA has undergone an extensive review process, and has met the Catalogue’s high standards. Potential donors can be confident that the nonprofits in the Catalogue are worthy of their support. “La Cocina VA’s mission is to use the power of food as an agent of social and economic change generating workforce and economic development” This year the Catalogue celebrates its 15th anniversary: since its inception it has raised $38 million for nonprofits in the region. It also offers trainings, neighborhood-based opportunities for collaboration, and a speakers series for individuals who want to learn about and engage with the needs, challenges, and accomplishments of our shared community. This year, reviewers helped select 76 charities to feature in the print edition, 34 of which are new to the Catalogue this year. It also selected an additional 32 nonprofits to be re-featured on its website, and congratulated ten on growing beyond its $3million budgetary limit. The network now includes over 400 vetted nonprofits working in the arts, education, environment, human services, and international sectors throughout greater Washington. (International charities must be headquartered in the DC region.) “People want to know where to give and they need trusted information. Based on our in-depth review, we believe that La Cocina VA is one of the best community-based nonprofits in the region,” says Barbara Harman, founder and president of the Catalogue for Philanthropy. “Our work empowers immigrants for culinary jobs and entrepreneurship, while promoting healthy food. The impact of our work represents a circle of sustainability that creates job opportunities, fosters small business development and provides healthier eating options for the most needed,” says Patricia Funegra, Founder and CEO of La Cocina VA. The Catalogue believes in the power of small nonprofits to spark big change. As the only locally-focused guide to giving, its goal is to create visibility for the best community-based charities, fuel their growth with philanthropic dollars, and create a movement for social good in the greater Washington region. The Catalogue charges no fees; it raises funds separately to support its work. ### MEDIA CONTACTS For the nonprofit: Patricia Funegra patyfunegra@lacocinava.org 202-316-5614 For the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Adam Shapiro Adam.Shapiro@ASPR.bz 202-427-3603