Makers Church will hold a dinner inspired by global food on Thursday, Dec. 22, at MAKE Cafe in North Park.
The church’s website announced that the immigrants and refugees grow the seasonal herbs and vegetables highlighted at the event. They noted that Make Cafe has socially-distanced seating arrangements, and people could see the urban garden.
Besides, the website said the program would be an excellent opportunity to connect with other church members and support a great cause in their neighborhood.
About MAKE Cafe
According to the MAKE Projects website, they aim to strengthen refugee and immigrant ladies and young people. They desire to equip them to be prepared to acquire job skills to attain their dreams, as revealed on the website.
Moreover, the project seeks to witness residents in San Deigo cross social, racial, economic, and geographic boundaries, as further explained. They added that they met over a shared love of food, flavors, and culture.
The MAKE Project stated that food has the power to unite diverse populations. They said food could connect them and educate them about their history, differences, and similarities.
In addition, they said that the MAKE Projects is an employment social enterprise. They explained that they manage an urban farm, restaurant, and catering services.
They added that they want to give a paid and realistic work experience for low-wage refugee and immigrant women and young people.
Job Training Programs
The MAKE Project offers job training for adults and youth in another section. As for their adult program, they explained that they have pre-enrollment services wherein participants work with workers to deal with childcare and transportation barriers.
According to the website, these services could maximize the MAKE work experience. They said the project would pay them for 12 weeks of work experience and job preparedness training.
They said they offer one-on-one employment and follow-up services for those who completed that program.
In addition, they offer an eight-week paid work experience and job preparedness training for young people. In their youth program, they posted that they would have a 90-minute training for job readiness every week.
Moreover, the website said that the youth in this program would have paid work at Thursday Dinner Cafe and Saturday Brunch Cafe. They added that MAKE Project would give them follow-up and employment services.
Eligibility for Program
The same website explains those who are qualified for the program of the MAKE Project. They stated that they accept people with refugees and immigrant backgrounds.
They added that those committed to working and developing their English skills are eligible for the program.
The website said that they highly prefer those with CalFresh recipients.
On the other hand, they noted that recipients of CalWORKs are possible, but it is their lower priority.
The MAKE Project mentioned that they welcome those interested in working in the presence of alcohol and various kinds of food.
Lastly, they emphasized accepting individuals at least 16 years old and above.
As for their recruitment, the website revealed that they recruit through community outreach, organizational partnerships, and graduate referrals.
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