(CBS DETROIT) – Michigan chefs banded together on Thursday to help raise funds for new programs offered by Rising Stars Academy.
The academy, which supports job opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding its Home Hub and Gather & Grounds programs.
The Home Hub program focuses on vocational training in fields, such as culinary arts, retail operations, and customer service. The academy partners with local businesses to offer consumers real-life job experiences.
The Gather & Grounds program will serve as a coffee shop and social hub, offering barista and customer service training. It focuses on making “adults with disabilities feel comfortable, welcome and integrated with their communities,” according to a new release.
On Thursday, the academy and the Rising Stars Academy Foundation hosted its Night Under the Stars fundraiser and dinner to raise money for building renovations and equipment and vehicle purchases.