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SUMMARY:Catalyst Kitchens Southwest Regional Summit 2026 - San Francisco\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Farming Hope is one of the network’s most innovative members\, and has grown significantly since their founding in 2017. We are excited to visit their programmatic\, enterprise\, and teaching spaces\, and learn about their remarkable work and connections\, including being designated a Refetorrio within the Food 4 Soul international network. \nWe will learn from their team and partners how they approach program design\, especially for the unique challenges presented by populations of in San Francisco dealing with poverty\, substance use\, incarceration\, and other barriers to employment. We will also hear from other local Bay Area members\, and dive into topics relevant to all members\, such as recruiting\, funding\, enterprise growth\, and more. \nDay 1 will run from early morning through the evening\, and include breakfast and lunch from Farming Hope’s social enterprise\, and an optional dinner activity. \nDay 2 will run from the morning through early afternoon\, and include breakfast and lunch. \nThe Sunday night prior to the event we are also planning on a social event for members to attend. \nWe are working with the team at Farming Hope to build an engaging and enriching event that will be valuable to all that attend. Be on the lookout for a draft agenda in July\, with the final agenda in early September two weeks ahead of the event. \nNotes on pricing: \nMembers – If you work for a member organization\, this event is free or otherwise very low cost for you! Be sure you have the latest discount code for event registration.  It is available on the Catalyst Kitchens website here. \nAlso for members only: \nThe 2026 Travel Stipend Request Form is now active!  Click here to get started. \nThese travel stipends are available thanks to the generous support of Toast.org and other funders\, each event has support to help members travel where otherwise budgets would be a roadblock to your participation. \nNon-members – part of your registration fees can be used to count towards future membership dues.  Reach out to the Catalyst Kitchens team today to find out more. \nOnce you register: \nPlease use the following link to book the hotel for our event: https://group.curiocollection.com/3fnf9j
URL:https://catalystkitchens.org/event/catalyst-kitchens-southwest-regional-summit-2026-san-francisco-ca/
LOCATION:Farming Hope\, 690 Van Ness Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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SUMMARY:CK 101
DESCRIPTION:Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GyB6zmGLS-StEJvMlI3Frw \nWhat is CK 101? CK 101 is a fast-paced\, practical overview of how to use Catalyst Kitchens to: \n✔ Save money through member partner discounts \n✔ Access tools and tested resources \n✔ Connect with peers across 100+ teaching kitchens nationwide \n✔ Plug into events\, accelerators\, and technical assistance \nThis isn’t a lecture. It’s your quick start guide to using CK right now. You’ll hear directly from our team — Justin\, Samara\, Dina\, Jason\, and Benita — and walk away knowing exactly where to start (or re-start). If you’re already deeply engaged\, invite a colleague! CK 101 is especially helpful for new team members and anyone who wants to make sure they’re not leaving value on the table. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://catalystkitchens.org/event/ck-101-3/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GyB6zmGLS-StEJvMlI3Frw
CATEGORIES:CK 101
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Kitchens Train the Trainer Workshop - Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Kitchens’ signature Train the Trainer Workshop provides a community of practice for members and allies working with individuals with barriers to employment. Send your chefs\, cooks\, trainers\, instructors\, case managers\, program managers\, and employment specialists at all experience levels. This workshop includes a pre-session virtual introduction call and an 8-hour live session at a Catalyst Kitchens host site. This learner-centered workshop will cover program design\, learning and training strategies\, assessment tools\, feedback and communication\, staff alignment to trainee progression\, and building employer relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to hone your skills! \nThis workshop will be happening as a standalone training opportunity.  With every Train the Trainer workshop\, we try to highlight and incorporate the excellent practices of our host member.  In this case\, we will be hosted by The Prospect KC and in addition to our core topics we will touch upon: \n\nElevating Teaching and Learning Practices in Kitchens\nIntegration across multiple training locations\, hunger relief\, and enterprise environments.\n\nNotes on pricing: \nMembers – be sure you have the latest discount code for event registration.  It is available on the Catalyst Kitchens website here. \nAlso for members only: \nThe 2026 Travel Stipend Request Form is now active!  Click here to get started. \nThese travel stipends are available thanks to the generous support of the Itzkowich Family Foundation\, who have given $20\,000 in support the Train the Trainer and other events in our 2026 Workshop series. \nNon-members – part of your registration fees can be used to count towards future membership dues.  Reach out to the Catalyst Kitchens team today to find out more. \nWe have a hotel partner for this event. If you are attending\, please book here to stay nearby for a great price – https://group.curiocollection.com/rte95i
URL:https://catalystkitchens.org/event/catalyst-kitchens-train-the-trainer-workshop-kansas-city-mo/
LOCATION:Kansas City Central Library\, 14 W 10th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Trainings
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Kitchens Southeast Regional Summit 2026 - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Open Hand Atlanta joined the Catalyst Kitchens network in 2024\, and has grown by leaps and bounds\, especially under the direction of current board member\, Chef Kira Scott. We are excited to show their work to the network\, and highlight their approaches to training\, social enterprise\, and hunger relief. We are ecstatic to have them hosting one of our 2026 Regional Summits. \nWe will learn from their team and partners how they approach program design\, especially for the unique challenges presented by populations of youth and adults in the Atlanta community\, and how they are pushing themselves as an innovator in their community beyond just food and job training. \nPLEASE NOTE THESE EVENTS DATES ARE CURRENTLY TENTATIVE. We are hoping to sync up our event with the Food Is Medicine Coalition’s annual conference\, which will also be in Atlanta at Emory University. That event is currently tentative for October 23rd\, but could be moved to October 29th. If their event moves\, we will change to the 27th and 28th. \nFor our event: \nDay 1 will run from lunch through the late afternoon\, and include lunch prepared by the Open Hand Atlanta staff and students and an optional evening social event. \nDay 2 will run from 9:00AM to 4:30PM\, and include breakfast and lunch\, with the option to join for a dinner at one of Open Hand Atlanta’s employer partner restaurants that evening. \nWe are working with the team at Open Hand Atlanta to build an engaging and enriching event that will be valuable to all that attend. Be on the lookout for a draft agenda in August\, with the final agenda in early October at least two weeks ahead of the event. \nNotes on pricing: \nMembers – If you work for a member organization\, this event is free or otherwise very low cost for you! Be sure you have the latest discount code for event registration.  It is available on the Catalyst Kitchens website here. \nAlso for members only: \nThe 2026 Travel Stipend Request Form is now active!  Click here to get started. \nThese travel stipends are available thanks to the generous support of Toast.org and other funders\, each event has support to help members travel where otherwise budgets would be a roadblock to your participation. \nNon-members – part of your registration fees can be used to count towards future membership dues.  Reach out to the Catalyst Kitchens team today to find out more.
URL:https://catalystkitchens.org/event/catalyst-kitchens-southeast-regional-summit-2026-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Open Hand Atlanta\, 1380 West Marietta St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Kitchens Southeast Regional Summit 2026 - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Open Hand Atlanta joined the Catalyst Kitchens network in 2024 and has quickly emerged as one of our most innovative members under the leadership of Catalyst Kitchens board member Chef Kira Scott.  This year’s Southeast Regional Summit begins with the 2nd Annual Georgia Food Is Medicine Summit\, hosted by Open Hand Atlanta and Emory Healthcare\, bringing together healthcare\, nonprofit\, and community leaders exploring the growing role of Food Is Medicine.  On day two\, attendees will go behind the scenes at Open Hand Atlanta to learn how the organization integrates workforce development\, medically tailored meals\, nutrition services\, and community partnerships into a powerful model for impact. \nThrough conversations with Open Hand’s leadership\, staff\, alumni\, and partners\, participants will explore workforce development\, employer engagement\, career pathways\, and cross-sector collaboration. Whether you’re a chef trainer\, program manager\, executive director\, development professional\, employment specialist\, or community partner\, you’ll leave with practical ideas and connections to strengthen your organization’s work. \n  \nFor our event: \nDay 1 will begin with the 2nd Annual Georgia Food Is Medicine Summit. Following the conference\, attendees will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Open Hand Atlanta and a Catalyst Kitchens networking happy hour. \nDay 2 will be a full day at Open Hand Atlanta and include breakfast and lunch\, with the option to enjoy an informal dinner that evening. \n  \n\nNotes on pricing: \nMembers – If you work for a member organization\, this event is free or otherwise very low cost for you! Be sure you have the latest discount code for event registration.  It is available on the Catalyst Kitchens website here. \nAlso for members only: \nThe 2026 Travel Stipend Request Form is now active!  Click here to get started. \nThese travel stipends are available thanks to the generous support of Toast.org and other funders\, each event has support to help members travel where otherwise budgets would be a roadblock to your participation. \nNon-members – part of your registration fees can be used to count towards future membership dues.  Reach out to the Catalyst Kitchens team today to find out more.
URL:https://catalystkitchens.org/event/catalyst-kitchens-southeast-regional-summit-2026-atlanta-ga-2/
LOCATION:Open Hand Atlanta\, 1380 West Marietta St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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