Our lunch program receives a wonderful blessing!

The Million Dollar Round Table has awarded COCINA with a $5,000 grant through their Worldwide Grant Program to assist with our school lunch program.

We are so grateful for their commitment to us!

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The mission of the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation is to increase member and industry participation and to give funds to worthwhile charitable organizations throughout the world.

View the short clip about MDRT Foundation's history

Here's a photo of Hugues Bastien, Executive Director and Founder, and Tony Iannetta, Board President accepting the award at COCINA's 2014 Board Meeting:

Our students enjoying the lunch time meal:

Thank you so much, MDRT!

God's timing is...awesome!

What an awesome God we serve! Received Wonderful news today - Willens, the 10th grade student will head to Kentucky for the ESL Experience for the entire month in the USA!! Yahoo!
That leaves us with the following dates and students to place in host homes. Will you consider hosting and sponsoring an ESL student?  Please message or email me if you can host or donate!

We need Rose Mica and Roberson hosted for July 23 - August 2 (a little more than a week)
We need Roberson hosted for August 2 - August 10
We need Roberson hosted for August 10 - August 17
We need Roberson hosted for August 17 - August 22 (a little less than a week).
It's a $700 per student, per week monetary cost in addition to the host providing food and clothing . If you are unable to host, but want to donate, any amount is appreciated. This will help offset costs that the host family needs to meet. Donate to COCINA. P.O. Box 12695, Columbus, OH  43212 - Memo line: 2014 ESL Scholarship Fund.
You will love this experience - I promise!
Love,
Marylee

Roberson

 Rose Mica

Congratulations Starson!

Starson, a finishing freshman at Harrisburg Area Community College, has set a commendable pace for his college career - awarded for his accomplishment of the Dean's List!
Congratulations Starson, and to all the students studying diligently at their respective colleges!