Larger Than Life Foundation
Larger than life fdn
842751778
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 USA
largerthanlifefoundation.org
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Larger Than Life Foundation
The Larger Than Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life skills and training to underserved and at-risk individuals, particularly focusing on college-age students and adults facing significant barriers to employment. The foundation's mission is built around community-based culinary arts, career literacy, and health programs, aiming to reduce stigma around mental health issues and increase access to education and job opportunities.
Background
The foundation was established in response to the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues, inspired by the legacy of Joshua Marks, who struggled with bipolar disorder. The organization seeks to continue his impact through mental health awareness and education.
Programs and Activities
- Culinary Arts Training: The foundation offers a flagship program, the Joshua Culinary Art Training Program, which equips participants with skills needed for entry-level jobs in the food service industry. This includes hands-on training in menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and front-of-house service skills.
- Community Engagement: Participants are also given the opportunity to operate a student-run, full-service restaurant, serving as a community dinner establishment in underserved areas.
- Mental Health Initiatives: The organization emphasizes mental health education and culinary therapy, particularly for underserved and at-risk youth, to foster a supportive environment and combat stigma around mental health.
Vision and Impact
The Larger Than Life Foundation envisions a society where mental health is not stigmatized and individuals with mental health issues have equal access to education and employment opportunities. Through its community-based initiatives, the foundation aims to empower individuals to overcome barriers and achieve personal and professional growth.
[1] https://largerthanlifeusa.org/who-we-are/ [2] https://www.largerthanlifefoundation.org/about [3] https://gdolim.org/what-we-do/ [4] https://www.largerthanlifefoundation.org [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/26-1338858
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News
Remembering our Gentle Giant on his heavenly birthday #36 #LTLF (fb)
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day were taking time remember the light of Joshua as we continue to honor his legacy. Sending healing thoughts to all Survivors of Suicide Loss each and everyday. #internationalsurvivorsofsuicidelossday #LTLF (fb)
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Nearby
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Evergreen Park
About the organization
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LIVING LARGER THAN LIFE WITHOUT FEAR STIGMA OR SHAME COMMUNITYBASED CULINARY ARTS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS Supporting education and innovation. CommunityBased Culinary arts training programs offer life skills and culinary training to adults with high barriers to employment. The Larger than Life Foundation Teaches skills that provide access to entrylevel jobs in the food service industry. Provides students with the opportunity to operate a studentran fullservice restaurant.
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