Dorothea explained what the mission of JBJ Soul Kitchen was and asked if I would like to help as a volunteer…I couldn’t wait to help in any way!

Where to start…My bosses are amazing, which has a trickle effect for everyone who works there. When the staff is happy, so are the volunteers, and then the customers. Our customers are unique too. Our in-need volunteers, who really want to help and be a part of something that gives them ownership, and our paying customers are very generous, which makes being at JBJ Soul Kitchen a pleasure to be there. Whereas other restaurants I’ve done work with, customers can sometimes make it a challenge to WANT to be there. And the food….outstanding!

Most people I have talked to about JBJ Soul Kitchen know about it, but want a little more explaining, so I tell them the mission and give examples of those who have come full circle. I talk about our amazing staff volunteers, our in-need volunteers, and of course, about how great the food is and how creative our chefs have been. Last, but certainly not least, I talk about the positive changes I have seen first hand in so many people.

I love to be outside playing any sport, working out, the beach, yard work, gardening etc. I am a 3-time Ironman finisher and plan to do them until I can’t and 3-time marathon only finisher. When I grow up, I want to be a personal trainer for older people who want to live a heathier lifestyle no matter what their ability to workout is, even if I can get them to walk around the block!

Dorothea explained what the mission of JBJ Soul Kitchen was and asked if I would like to help as a volunteer…I couldn’t wait to help in any way!

Where to start…My bosses are amazing, which has a trickle effect for everyone who works there. When the staff is happy, so are the volunteers, and then the customers. Our customers are unique too. Our in-need volunteers, who really want to help and be a part of something that gives them ownership, and our paying customers are very generous, which makes being at JBJ Soul Kitchen a pleasure to be there. Whereas other restaurants I’ve done work with, customers can sometimes make it a challenge to WANT to be there. And the food….outstanding!

Most people I have talked to about JBJ Soul Kitchen know about it, but want a little more explaining, so I tell them the mission and give examples of those who have come full circle. I talk about our amazing staff volunteers, our in-need volunteers, and of course about how great the food is and how creative our chefs have been. Last, but certainly not least, I talk about the positive changes I have seen first hand in so many people.