Sprouts Savoring Change Fundraiser

​Hi if you're getting this, it's because I've identified you as someone that might be a fit for this.

​Sprouts is a local not-for-profit that helps underserved youth land culinary jobs. I met its founder Kate during my time at Berkeley and I've seen her start, pivot, and grow this organization to what it is today.

​I've known her for over 10 years, personally and professionally, and I can attest to her passion, her fire, and her ability to execute.

​I am a big supporter of organizations that are small, local, and high-touch impact and this is one I am proud to support.

​I've also come to be close to amazing Michelin Star chefs through this org - Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn, David Barzelay of Lazy Bear, and Michael Bauer (who wrote for the Chronicle).

​Hope to see you there - details below.

​WHAT

​Savor sweeping Bay views, chef bites, artisanal cocktails, and a cause that counts. Join Sprouts Chef Training to mingle with chefs, celebrity guests, and Bay Area restaurateurs. Proceed support the culinary training and job placement for 70+ Bay Area youth in need.

​HONORED GUESTS

• ​Alison Kwan (Sprouts Partner, Co-Owner of Viridian

• ​Josh Harris (Sprouts Partner, Co-Owner of Trick Dog

• ​Michael Bauer (Sprouts Board of Directors, Formerly of SF Chronicle

• ​Debby Soo (Sprouts Partner, CEO of OpenTable

• ​George Chen (CEO and Executive Chef of China Live Group

​FEATURED CHEFS

• ​Chef Richard Lee & Paul Chung of Saison**

• ​Chef Laurence Jossel of Nopa

• ​Chef Erica Land & Chef Colton Hays of EPIK Steak

• ​Chef Seth Stowaway of Osito**

• ​Chef David Barzelay of Lazy Bear**

​FEATURED BARS

• ​Viridian (Esquire Magazine's Best Bar In America)

• ​True Laurel (TimeOut San Francisco's Best New Bar)

• ​Bar Iris (SF Chronicle & Eater Acclaimed)

• ​Trick Dog (Spirited Awards Best Cocktail Menu In The World Winner)

​ABOUT SPROUTS CHEF TRAINING PROGRAM

​Equipping youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.

​NEED

• ​170,000+ Bay Area youth live in poverty

• ​1 in 5 Bay Area youth struggle to stay in school

• ​Emerging adults face life-changing decisions

​SPROUTS' IMPACT

• ​130 Youth Served to Date

• ​74% of graduates use internship skills in their job

• ​79% post-internship job satisfaction

• ​67% of graduates cook to pay for school

• ​81% of graduates achieve food security

​2025 GOAL

• ​Help 200 youth per year seize their future through restaurant work