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Ceres Community Project, the grassroots movement you've been a part of nurturing, is about to celebrate 10 years of creating health for people, our community and our planet through love, healing food and empowering the next generation.
We've certainly grown since our humble beginnings in a church kitchen, cooking with six teens for a handful of families. There are now more than 400 youth preparing 100,000 nourishing organic meals each year, supported by hundreds of adult volunteers and our dedicated staff. And around the country, twelve communities have started projects based on our model.
Together, we're creating a legacy of love and a powerful investment in our collective future.
Please join us on April 2nd to celebrate the legacy you've helped create at Ceres' 10th Anniversary celebration (more information below). Especially if we haven't seen you in a while, I hope you'll come and reconnect with us. We'll share stories and good food and savor each other's company.
In Gratitude,
Cathryn Couch
Founder & Executive Director
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Ceres Santa Rosa Kitchen Turns 1!
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What a year! This month, we celebrated our Santa Rosa kitchen's first anniversary. It's been wonderful to be a part of the Social Advocates for Youth - SAY Dream Center. Thanks to our wonderful adult and teen volunteers, the staff and residents of SAY, and to our neighbors, who've welcomed us with open arms.
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Ceres 10 Year Anniversary Party
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3:00 - 6:00 PM
at Community Church of Sebastopol
Join us for our joyous anniversary celebration, held at the birthplace of Ceres--the Community Church of Sebastopol (across from O'Reilly Media). Ceres wouldn't be here today without YOU. We hope you can attend and celebrate all we've accomplished together.
Click here to R.S.V.P
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CeresFest Save the Date
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5:30 - 8:30 PM
at Lagunitas, Petaluma
Join us for our annual bash at Lagunitas Tap Room & Beer Sanctuary in Petaluma.
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This fun event will feature live music, a great meal provided by Ceres, and Lagunitas' famed brews available for sale, with all proceeds benefiting Ceres. Bring your friends and help us pack the house.
Tickets are $25.00 for adults (this is a great event for kids, too), available online now or at the door.
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Join us for Human Race!
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When is it?
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Rain or shine!
Check-in: 6:30 am- 7:45 am
Timed Run: 8:00 am
Walk: Immediately after runners
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On Saturday, May 6, 2017, join in the fun at Sonoma County's largest collaborative fundraising event. Sign up today to support Ceres, and be part of the movement to build a healthier and more connected community through the healing power of nourishing food and care for our neighbors.
This years' race features a 3K and 10K run and walk through scenic Santa Rosa Howarth and Spring Lake Parks.
More About the Human Race
The Human Race is a nationwide community fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. Businesses and nonprofit organizations recruit walkers, runners and/or donation gatherers to raise funds. Benefiting non- profit organizations receive 80% of monies collected. The Volunteer Center receives the remaining percentage to coordinate and stage the event. In 2016, Sonoma County held the largest Human Race in the nation with 8,000+ participants and over $450,000 raised.
Interested?
We have forms available at our Sebastopol Kitchen or Santa Rosa kitchen/cafe.
Or click "Sign Up Now" and follow the prompt online here
Contact
Team Ceres Coordinator: Caroline Banuelos, at
[email protected] or call 707.829.5833.
...stay tuned for more info!
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Gratitude from our Clients
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"Dear Ceres,
Thank you for the beautiful food, lovingly prepared and sweetly delivered. I am deeply grateful for all the you do. My heart and body thank you"
- Ceres Client
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Supplements: Friend or Foe?
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by Thais Harris, NC
Nutrition Education Manager, Ceres Community Project
People often ask me about whether supplements are really necessary or helpful at all. My standard answer is: it depends!
We each have a special set of needs, according to our bio-individuality, which means no one answer is good for everyone.
Read the full article here
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Recipe to Nourish Body and Mind
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Tempeh Reuben
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| Click the image above or here for a printable PDF of our free delicious recipe. |
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Check out this delicious featured recipe. It'll turn anyone's dislike of tempeh into love.
This sandwich is a frequent guest on our Café specials menu. Find out more about what's on the menu here.
Click
here
for this recipe and here for even more free recipes!
Our complementary Beet Ketchup Recipe is located here.
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Enjoy a meal at Ceres Café!
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Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM
Location:
2447 Summerfield Rd,
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Map Link Here
Follow Us & See Our Reviews
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New Succulents at the Ceres Café
Cafe regulars Kjohl and Joseph volunteered to buy and pot succulents for our tables. Kjohl's favorite cafe item is the Tuscan Kale Salad with Tempeh and Joseph loved the special Chili with Ground Turkey, Carnival Squash and Kale. Thank you Kjohl and Joseph!
Your donated plants are lovely. They make the
Café an even more wonderful place to be.
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Community Events that Give Back
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For more photos from the event click here
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Image created and owned by Jerry (IronandRedwoods)
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Ceres Teen Alumi 'Artfully' Gives Back
Jerry is a talented illustrator and former Ceres Teen Chef from our Sebastopol kitchen.
He creates beautiful watercolor prints, and his current series is thematically linked to four non-profits that he feels strongly about. Half of the sales generated from each print will be donated to the corresponding nonprofit.
Proceeds from his "Sonoma County" print benefit Ceres. The print is unavailable, but we'll let you know if it becomes available again.
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"I went to Analy High and volunteered at Ceres when I was a teen a number of years ago; to this day, I use the skills that I learned in the kitchen and in the garden. I truly believe working at Ceres was one of the most meaningful and important experiences I have had. Even though I don't live in Sonoma County anymore, I wanted to give support in any way that I can, which is why I started this campaign!
Best,
Jerry Wilson"
Jerry, thank you for your kind words and for giving back in such a beautiful and unique way.
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Redwood Riders Gives to Ceres for 3rd Consecutive Year
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Ben Johnstone, President of the Redwood Riders Motorcycle Club, presenting a check for Ceres Community Project to Development Associate & Event Manager Julie Foley.
This is the 3rd year in a row that the club has donated to Ceres. The donation came directly from the individual members and was collected throughout the year.
We thank the Redwood Riders for their continued support! |
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We Love Our Donors
We're pleased to welcome the Syar Foundation as a new donor! The Syar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Syar Industries and their mission is to support the communities in which their business operates. They found us when one of their members visited our café for lunch and learned about Ceres Community Project and our mission. We're grateful for their $15,000 grant. Learn more about them here.
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Show how much you care!
Ceres Community Cares Program is a new way local businesses and community members can show their support for community health through Ceres. Whether you're looking to dedicate your birthday gifts towards a cause you believe in, give a portion of your business' sales to support meaningful work in our community, or wanting to support youth empowerment through a school or service group fundraiser, supporting Ceres through your event puts your values around community connection and health into action.
To learn more about the Ceres Community Cares program, e-mail: [email protected] or call Molly at (707) 829-5833 x128
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Upcoming Classes & Events
NEW CLASSES AND ORIENTATION DATES!
Want to see what we're up to for the new year?
and never miss out on a Ceres event.
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More Ways to Support Ceres
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Join Our Kale Club
Become one of our monthly donors and you'll automatically be enrolled in our Kale Club.
Kale Club membership perks include a monthly email with a collection of delicious and healthy recipes from the Ceres kitchen!
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Purchase the Ceres Cookbook
Ceres'
Nourishing Connections Cookbook is filled with
delicious and healthy recipes...
PLUS read about how Ceres came to be, and benefit from the extensive section outlining Ceres' Food Philosophy and hands on strategies to empower you to make healthy change in your life. More details and sample recipes here.
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Whole Foods
Visit Whole Foods Market and enjoy a delicious, healthy deli salad or soup adapted from Ceres' Nourishing Connections Cookbook.
Ceres receives a $1.00 donation for every pint purchased. Look for special signage in these Whole Foods locations:
Santa Rosa (Yulupa)
Coddingtown
Sebastopol
Petaluma
Sonoma
Blithedale
Novato
Mill Valley
San Rafael
Napa
and other Northern California locations!
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Community Cards
Earn funds for Ceres when you shop at Oliver's Markets, Petaluma Market, Fircrest and other local markets.
Pick up your eScrip Community Card the next time you shop, and designate Ceres as your beneficiary. The markets will donate 3-5% of your spending to us.
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AmazonSmile
You can easily support Ceres through the purchases you already make on Amazon.com.
Visit Smile.Amazon.com to choose Ceres as your beneficiary organization and then access Amazon via Smile.Amazon.com every time you shop.
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Ceres.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heart Centered & Love Guided
We are committed to expressing love, trust, respect and integrity in our lives, work and organization.
Everything Matters
Nothing is left out. We work to have every action and choice lead to the greatest positive impact.
Young People are the Future
Young People are intelligent, responsible, capable, creative and caring, and must be central participants in shaping our collective future.
The Universe has a Purpose
Everything is connected, and life continually invites us to experience gratitude, abundance, connection, community and healing.
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