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Christina Osburn's avatar

Such inspiration, Mike. So glad you are combining your passions to benefit the community and help to create resourceful pathways for everyone.

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Mike Diago's avatar

Thank you and right back at you!

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John Turiano's avatar

Hi Mike, please contact me as we may have a place for the story in our magazine. I'm the editor edit@westchestermagazine.com

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Candy Smith's avatar

Thanks for sharing such an amazing story, it’s such a blessing how little things can make such a difference in someone’s life. Keep up the good work. God Bleas.

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Mike Diago's avatar

Hey! Just realized this was you. Thanks Mrs. Smith! Hope to see you soon.

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Tom Magnuson's avatar

Love it. Great idea. Dani, your students gave off that vibe; relaxed bon homme.,

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cecilia fasano's avatar

This program should be made available in SO MANY places!! All we need is enough people with your heart and your willingness to SEE these kids and offer something 'nourishing,' and i'm not talking about the food! God bless you! xx's

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Leila Kharem's avatar

Beautiful! And not making it mandatory to pass academic classes is so important! 🙏♥️

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Kathy Moody's avatar

I love this! Connection, caring and cooking! ❤️👍❤️

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Amy's avatar

Thank you for starting this program; giving your time to these boys which they need, and allowing them to be seen and heard. Please keep us updated this year on the continuation of your program. There is no substitute for the human connection you are creating and the positive energy that is a result.

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Kari Pokorny's avatar

Thank you so much for caring for these kids!! We need a few hundred more of you!!!

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FfsBoise's avatar

Wow!! What a fantastic story on the power of coming together in community with others over food.

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Andrea's avatar

OMG - I love this story so much. Thank you for sharing it. Even though you couldn't measure outcomes in grades and test scores, there is no question that you changed lives! Wow. Thank you!

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Gary Carsten's avatar

What a beautiful story! It’s awesome how much difference we can make in the world. I’m inspired to volunteer doing something, anything.

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Janice's avatar

Inspirational and heartwarming. . .thank you for your work and the time you put into this project and these kids. You are making a major difference in their lives. You made a difference in my life by sharing your story. Thank you.

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Christine's avatar

This is a really inspiring story. Do you think the program could be replicated to help other kids in other schools? I am not in the food industry or a teacher but am a very successful administrator and I would volunteer to work with you to create a program.....maybe other people would too.

Thank you again for sharing - I look forward to your year 2 story!

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Warren Wimmer's avatar

Well done!

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cheryl rose schwartz's avatar

This is a beautiful piece . Food tends to bring people together whoever and wherever they are.

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