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Power Inspires Progress
May 2013
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"Our work to heal a broken world isn’t easy, it isn’t always clear. But the cathedral builders’ concerns about finishing an unbelievable undertaking did not diminish their faith; in fact it enhanced it. And when we feel stuck, remember that we are not alone on our journeys. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before, hold the hands of the talented women and men who walk with us, and clear a path for those who come next."
- Eric Dawson
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Calendar
May 4 (Saturday) 5:30-7:30
PIP Pre Pig Pasta Pigout Party $10.
Venice on Vine, 1301 Vine St. Carb load before the flying pig marathon with good food for a good cause!
PrePig Pasta Party includes: Salad, Garlic Bread, Brownies, Lemonade/Iced Tea or Pop, and a buffet of pastas: Spaghetti and Meatballs Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken Fettucine (all items can be vegetarian; vegans can order spaghetti and sauce with salad) $10/person, inclusive. You may also order off our menu of hoagies and pizzas.
May 12 (Sunday) PIP has tickets for Reds vs. Brewers.
May 14, 2012 11 a.m. Open Interview for adults interested in participating in PIP and working at Venice. Be on time, dressed for an interview. We'll explain the program and determine whether there's a fit. For more info click here.
May 19 (Saturday) 10-2 GO CINCINNATI Spring Cleaning Day. Venice will be closed as the wonderful volunteers from Go Cincinnati work together with trainees and staff to give our restaurant a thorough spring cleaning. We will reopen, fresh and clean in the evening. Thank you Go Cincinnati.
May 22, 2013 2-4 pm SmartMoney financial services workshop. Venice will be closed.
May 27 Memorial Day- Venice closed.
May 31, 2013 6:30-7:30 p.m. Venice Vibes live music series: "Night of Latin Musical Delights". Come in for a song and a slice.
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Venice Business News
Venice on Vine Pizza:
Open Monday- Saturday 10:30-8:30 p.m., Venice offers pizzas, hoagies, soup and salad. Our outdoor dining area is up (thanks Joe!) A group of elementary students from Turpin visited recently and wrote us notes, telling us our "Meatball hoagie was the bomb!" and that we have "nice ice cubes." (there were pictures.)
Venice Catering:
Extremely busy in April, we hope to taper off a little bit in May, before we get into rethinking some of our prices. We've varied from large formal events (for 300 in one case) to dances and meetings. One day last week we made 600 sandwiches in 3 hours!
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Contact Us
Power Inspires Progress
727 Ezzard Charles Drive
Cincinnati OH 45203
Venice on Vine
Good Food for a Good Cause
1301 Vine Street, OVER THE RHINE
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Restaurant Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30-8:30
Catering by appointment.
513-221-7020
www.powerinspiresprogress.com
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VeniceZine!
It's all in our April VeniceZine!
Venice on Vine constantly strives to foster a sense of community. Part of that community includes the chance for self expression and storytelling. There's a world of wonder in our new new "VeniceZine" including a story by Ivy, poetry by Julie, our children's coloring page and partner profile about St. Vincent de Paul. Thanks to Editor Catherine.
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News and Updates
John Blanks has moved from a trainee position to join our staff as assistant restaurant manager, supporting Chef Berenice Torres in keeping the restaurant running.
Eeemah, Ivy, Myia, Crystol, Durrell, Sean and former trainees Chiquita and Bridgette joined staff, board and many friends of Sr. Judy Tensing at the Enquirer Women of the Year award at the Hyatt hotel. We were so proud to be there. Sr. Judy had the most guests ever, with about 150 people out of the 900 guests. We thank Mary Donaldson of the Enquirer for making us welcome, and several donors who made it possible for staff and trainees to attend.
Please welcome new trainees in March and April, Angela, Marcie, Jessica, Leroy and Durrell. Two of our new trainees have already attained housing, moving into their own apartments shortly after joining the program.
Michael, Chef Berenice and Board member Lucy are working on starting a Venice Co-Ed softball team, the PIPperonis. Michael has extensive coaching experience, and many of us are looking forward to this a positive nonwork experience. We need a few more players and a team sponsor, so contact me if you want to play or pay.
Excerpt from a customer letter: "DiShawn coordinated our luncheons when I brought groups of elementary students to Venice on Vine. ... His organization was so thorough and considerate...he talked and engaged the students....Shawn is the kind of employee I would readily hire, and a man I would recommend. He made our entire experience a pleasure." B. Haas SW Local Schools.
Venice participated in Dining out for Life- a fundraiser for Caracole; we donated just under $100 from proceeds to support services to people with HIV/AIDs.
We are getting ready to plant our garden. The bulbs Johnathan planted last year have flowered, and Sheila planted seedlings in a tiny greenhouse that are now ready to go outside.
Our Alumni club held a kareoke night in April, welcoming back several graduates along with former Chef Flo, who is back on her feet.
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Support Us
Please consider making a generous donation to support our mission. Your contributions will help us continue job training through small business for inner city adults. Donations are matched one for one with income earned through sales.
Send your donation via snail mail (727 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45203), call us at 513-221-7020 or click here for online donations.
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Please Donate ONLINE:
Or Donate by mailing a check to:
Power Inspires Progress
727 Ezzard Charles Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45203
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Your donation will help broaden the horizons of inner city adults struggling to enter the workforce.
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Because PIP is a 501(c) (3) organization, donations are tax deductible.
Whether large or small
your gift is very much appreciated!
513-221-7020
Skills for Work. Skills for Life.
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