Who is the most qualified to tell the story of how America came to be? Marginalized voices and communities have, for far too long, been relegated to contextually lacking footnotes and anecdotal revisionist histories. This leaves the American story to be told from a limited perspective. Yet, this story is Read more…
As a nonprofit volunteer, you probably find joy in taking care of others. However, when was the last time that you made time to take care of yourself? Evan Parks, a clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor at Michigan State University, points out that many people skip self-care practices because they Read more…
Open Heart Kitchen is excited to announce that John Bost will begin serving as the organization’s Executive Director effective January 1, 2023. With over twenty years of leadership experience in non-profit and religious settings, John has an established track record of planning, setting, and meeting long-term strategic goals. His background Read more…
Open Heart Kitchen received a $450,000 grant from the Senior Assistance Foundation of the East Bay (SAFE) to support the construction of a new production kitchen and dining room at its Vineyard 2.0 Project. The Vineyard 2.0 Project, located at 450 N. Livermore Avenue in Livermore, will include permanent, supportive Read more…
Open Heart Kitchen is pleased to announce its new mission statement, adopted recently by our board of directors, developed with staff input, and rooted in our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation (IDEAL). An ad-hoc committee presented ideas to the OHK board and the new mission statement was Read more…