Saturday, December 04, 2004
Charity Begins at Home with
Having lived in
What Primavera Cooked - 2004
The third annual summer Primavera Cooks grossed $75,084 and netted over $51,000. Funds were raised by 13 sponsors, 44 apprentice chefs, 18 auction winners, wine sales, and over 400 diners. The five-month series of culinary events were hosted by 11 Tucson Originals independently-owned restaurants: Janos, Café Terra Cotta, Feast, Cuvee, Fuego, Bistro Zin, Pastiche, The Grill at Hacienda del Sol, Kingfisher, and Jonathan’s
This money can do so much for the homeless, impoverished, and working poor community served by Primavera Foundation. For example: Primavera can operate the Casa Paloma Women’s Center, providing drop-in emergency relief for 20-40 unaccompanied homeless women, and temporary housing for nine women, for five months!
OR
Primavera can cover the cost for 50 men to receive emergency shelter services including sleeping accommodations, food, and case management for a 90-day period at the Men’s Emergency Shelter.
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Primavera can run a six-person sheltered, supervised, work crew with on the job training and employment for six months through Primavera Works.
The Primavera Foundation promotes economic and social justice while working to build a future in which all people are assured basic human rights, a livable income, and safe, affordable housing. The Foundation does this through community education and advocacy while providing a continuum of services that address homelessness and poverty.