I was thinking that since I'm planning on going culinary school and at some point opening a restaurant, what if I were to set up a voucher system with local charity organizations, so if people donate time and effort to these organizations, they can get a voucher for a free meal at my restaurant. I'm been trying to figure out what kind of restaurant I want to open and this is the the only thing that I've thought of so far that feels like a necessity.
rvbgeek: that's an awesome idea. There is a program here called Fare Start which teaches people who are out of jail how to work in restaraunts and how to work in kitchens so that they can get job skills for when they graduate. Maybe there is a similar program in your area where you can intern.
Good luck with your half marathon. I did it once. I did the first 10 miles in an hour and a half. I think the last 3+miles took almost and hour...I am sure you can do it in around 3 hours.
Wow, I admire the way you are living your life! You are right in we are all living life together. It's just a shame some people make it so difficult for others and themselves. - Steve
(continued) All that they were charged was $5 for the box, which allowed us to cover the cost of the truck for shipping the food there. Ultimately that was the reason that someone from the state stepped in and claimed that we weren't allowed to charge anyone for a box "because they might be embarrassed if they can't pay". We could accept donations but not charge. This is a perfect example of someone looking out for their own ass, instead of caring for those in need.
rvbgeek: it's good that you continue to help people. Dignity is an issue in social services but often it's an excuse to refuse services for those in need - albeit a stupid one. Keep up the good fight.
This is one thing that I've struggled with for the last couple of years, Why is there so much hate and discrimination in this world? When in reality we are all human beings. I personally have donated over 140 hrs over the last 3 yrs to a local senior center that ran a twice a month food drop for its members. We always had at least 60 people if not more every single time. And every one of them was happy to be receiving that food. (running out of characters, to be continued...)
Great video. :) I'm donating money, food, and time locally. :D Wish we lived near one another, I love doing soup kitchen stuff, helping the elderly, etc... and making sure that people have a nice, warm meal on the daily. :)
Whenever I can finally get my ass out there, let's do some community work together after we hang out a good bit. Always enjoy doing that with friends. :D Makes lasting memories that put a smile on your heart and your soul.
You are awesome! It is so cool that you are doing things that you couldn't imagine yourself doing in the past and also turning these achievements into actions that can benefit other people. Also weight loss is depressing, yay for being healthy. Have fun running the half-marathon.
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cfalien 2 years ago
I was thinking that since I'm planning on going culinary school and at some point opening a restaurant, what if I were to set up a voucher system with local charity organizations, so if people donate time and effort to these organizations, they can get a voucher for a free meal at my restaurant. I'm been trying to figure out what kind of restaurant I want to open and this is the the only thing that I've thought of so far that feels like a necessity.
rvbgeek 2 years ago
rvbgeek: that's an awesome idea. There is a program here called Fare Start which teaches people who are out of jail how to work in restaraunts and how to work in kitchens so that they can get job skills for when they graduate. Maybe there is a similar program in your area where you can intern.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Good luck with your half marathon. I did it once. I did the first 10 miles in an hour and a half. I think the last 3+miles took almost and hour...I am sure you can do it in around 3 hours.
Susan2daye 2 years ago
Susan2daye: dayum girl you were hauling!
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Wow, I admire the way you are living your life! You are right in we are all living life together. It's just a shame some people make it so difficult for others and themselves. - Steve
OceanTownPictures 2 years ago
OceanTownPictures: don't they ever!
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
(continued) All that they were charged was $5 for the box, which allowed us to cover the cost of the truck for shipping the food there. Ultimately that was the reason that someone from the state stepped in and claimed that we weren't allowed to charge anyone for a box "because they might be embarrassed if they can't pay". We could accept donations but not charge. This is a perfect example of someone looking out for their own ass, instead of caring for those in need.
rvbgeek 2 years ago
rvbgeek: it's good that you continue to help people. Dignity is an issue in social services but often it's an excuse to refuse services for those in need - albeit a stupid one. Keep up the good fight.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
This is one thing that I've struggled with for the last couple of years, Why is there so much hate and discrimination in this world? When in reality we are all human beings. I personally have donated over 140 hrs over the last 3 yrs to a local senior center that ran a twice a month food drop for its members. We always had at least 60 people if not more every single time. And every one of them was happy to be receiving that food. (running out of characters, to be continued...)
rvbgeek 2 years ago
i did the AIDS walk. coolness
specifyparameters 2 years ago
specifyparamaters: good for you! I had fun.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Well done.
Best wishes for the half marathon :)
andymooseman 2 years ago
andymooseman: thanks andy. Hope things are well with you across the pond.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
jasonlittlewolf: thanks. Life is good.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Great video. :) I'm donating money, food, and time locally. :D Wish we lived near one another, I love doing soup kitchen stuff, helping the elderly, etc... and making sure that people have a nice, warm meal on the daily. :)
winterwinwin 2 years ago
winterwinwin: that's awesome. We will meet up and party someday.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Whenever I can finally get my ass out there, let's do some community work together after we hang out a good bit. Always enjoy doing that with friends. :D Makes lasting memories that put a smile on your heart and your soul.
winterwinwin 2 years ago
You are awesome! It is so cool that you are doing things that you couldn't imagine yourself doing in the past and also turning these achievements into actions that can benefit other people. Also weight loss is depressing, yay for being healthy. Have fun running the half-marathon.
mnagrom 2 years ago
mnagrom: thank you. I appreciate that.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
Good message; we're all sharing the same planet (unless there are little green or gray people around).
Best of luck on the half-marathon :)
Henrik
KirneH004 2 years ago
kirneh004: thank you. We are sharing the same Earth.
missdivinestalls 2 years ago
ONELOVE
bearr7 2 years ago
bearr7: one love!!
missdivinestalls 2 years ago