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The LEE Initiative

The LEE Initiative

酒店业

Louisville，Kentucky 371 位关注者

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We started the LEE Initiative in Louisville, KY in 2018 after we saw a need for more diversity, more training, and more equality in our own restaurants. We wanted to redefine what it means to give back to our local community based on our research, our experiences and most of all, our instincts. We are in the business of hospitality. We are in the business of solving problems. We put the needs of our customers first. So why should it be any different when we approach the complex social issues that arise in today’s restaurant industry? Our Mission: - Wherever we identify a need for more diversity and more equality in the restaurant industry, we will find creative and forward thinking solutions. - We will create small but impactful programs that make a real difference in the lives of the next generation of restaurant industry professionals. - We will help our community and inspire others to get involved, get active and give back.

所属行业
酒店业
规模
2-10 人
总部
Louisville，Kentucky
类型
非营利机构
创立
2018

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    610 W Magnolia Ave

    US，Kentucky，Louisville，40208

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  • The LEE Initiative and APRON Inc. are proud to announce the launch of the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund – a new hardship relief program designed to support the incredible independent restaurant bartenders in the Louisville Metro area. Bluegrass Bartenders Fund provides immediate financial assistance to bartenders and their teams who have experienced significant hardships by covering essential expenses like rent, utilities, childcare, and medical bills. In times of uncertainty, we're here to help our community get back on their feet and regain stability. Together, we rise. For more information, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eVxJY5zg #TheLEEInitiative #APRONInc

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  • The Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative is back for Year 4 of empowering, supporting and pouring into Black-owned restaurants. Our program continues in partnership with @leeinitiative and @srrj_coalition to provide more than $1MM in grants and other business resources to Black food businesses in communities nationwide. For more information on this exciting opportunity and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eXA26ygD

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    It’s the final stretch! ONE day left to bid on Beyond the Barrel VIP Experience on Charitybuzz. The LEE Initiative is auctioning off a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a barrel of Maker’s Mark? Private Selection at the renowned Maker's Mark Distillery, (6) 4-day Park Community Mint VIP Weekend tickets to Bourbon and Beyond - the world’s biggest Bourbon festival featuring Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young & 75 more artists over five stages, plus celebrity chefs, bourbon panels and more, an intimate dinner with Chef Edward Lee, a Forge Initiative Messermeister, Inc. knife autographed by Chef Lee, and a luxurious overnight stay at The Samuels House in Samuels, Kentucky. Visit the link in our bio to learn more! #TheLEEInitiative

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    The LEE Initiative is incredibly honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award from The James Beard Foundation. This recognition signifies the incredible work and dedication of our team, our volunteers, and all those who have championed diversity, equity, and empowerment within the restaurant industry. We are deeply grateful to the James Beard Foundation for this prestigious award. It shines a spotlight on the importance of fostering a more inclusive and equitable culinary landscape, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated partners: Audi of America, Maker's Mark Distillery, OpenTable,Olo, Kraft Heinz, Chase, EDENS, and Toast.org. Your unwavering support allows us to continue our mission and make a real difference in the lives of restaurant workers. This award is a testament to the collective power of collaboration. Together, we can create a brighter future for the restaurant industry, one where talent and passion are valued above all else. Thank you once again. With deepest gratitude, Lindsey Ofcacek, Edward Lee, and The LEE Initiative Team

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  • We are honored to work along side you and grateful for your partnership!

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    This week, the The James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 finalists for the coveted chef and restaurant categories. Congrats to all who have made it to the final round of consideration – and a special shoutout to our partners Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek of the The LEE Initiative, who were just awarded the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year Award! Head to the OpenTable blog ???to see the full list of restaurant and chef finalists. #restaurants #awards

  • The LEE Initiative is proud to announce the all-female culinary team for M. Frances led by Chefs Taylor Davis, AuCo Lai and Liliana Myers, working closely with Mentor Chefs Amy Brandwein and Lisa Donovan. Opening in the Union Market District in Washington, D.C. this summer, M. Frances is pioneering a new model for fine dining by launching a five-year restaurant designed to implement real time research and solutions for independent restaurants seeking to be more sustainable, innovative, and fair. With the help of university partners, mentor chefs, and an in-house research team, M. Frances will tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the restaurant industry and publish the findings in an open-source method so that anyone can access it. We look forward to sharing more info in the coming weeks! To support our mission, please visit the link in our bio.?#LEEInitiative?#MFrances

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