We have formed several working groups to advise, create and push forward:

Veterans Relations

  • Applications/screening
  • Selection process/criteria
  • Publicizing the program

Finance

  • Financial modeling
  • Start-up fundraising
  • Federal funding

Therapeutic Programming

  • Movement/dance/yoga therapies
  • Mindfulness/medidation
  • Life and career skills

Facilities

  • Identifying sites
  • Architectural planning
  • Construction/renovation

Nutrition / Culinary Programming

  • Gardening/farming/sustainable food sourcing
  • Culinary curriculum
  • Chef residency

Community Relations

  • Local/state government contacts
  • Partnerships/programming (farms, fire departments, animal shelters, schools)
  • Partners/operations (food suppliers, etc)

Legal

  • Business structure
  • Liability
  • HR agreements
  • Residency/fellowship agreements