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GHCC/Crossroads - Microenterprise and Community Kitchen

Crossroads Community Food Network (Crossroads), a food access non-profit based in Takoma Park, aims to combat hunger and increase community food security through models mutually supportive of those who produce food and those who consume it. Crossroads is in the early stages of planning an ongoing microenterprise training program, to be held at its soon-to-be constructed community kitchen. A VISTA member will help ensure the successful opening of the kitchen and launch of the microenterprise training program. In one year, a VISTA member will help Crossroads realize its vision of having more locally produced food prepared by entrepreneurs who can build their financial security by producing the foods they love to make. This position is sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC) in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve at the Crossroads Community Food Network in Takoma Park, MD. GHCC sponsors more than 20 VISTA members at various nonprofit, government, and community organizations located throughout Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, GHCC's mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. GHCC provides monthly professional development opportunities and the support of a VISTA Leader.

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Member Duties : The Crossroads Community Food Network, along with a coalition of dedicated community volunteers, a local church, and other agencies, envisions the successful launch of the Community Kitchen in spring 2015. To complement the kitchen, the VISTA will launch a microenterprise training program so that local residents living in poverty can become successful food entrepreneurs. The VISTA will: 1. Conduct a needs assessment with potential microenterprise training program participants; 2. Coordinate, launch, troubleshoot, and evaluate the initial microenterprise program offerings and kitchen operations; 3. Develop and finalize systems and resources to sustain the program long-term.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Leadership , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Recruitment , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Business/Entrepreneur .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
GHCC/Crossroads - Microenterprise and Community Kitchen

Program Start/End Date
07/25/2014 - 07/24/2015

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Accepting Applications
From 03/24/2014 To 05/16/2014

Contact	Allison Wilhite
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218
4103870088
awilhite@greaterhomewood.org
http://www.greaterhomewood.org

Listing ID	53969


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