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Groups Chef Ghini dedicates her time to!

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Boys and Girls Club of Arizona

Chef Ghini has created a Culinary Program for the Boys and Girls Club of Arizona. She donates her time and food every month, teaching these wonderful children how to become more self sufficient in feeding themselves in a healthy and simple way.  She teaches them how to use every day ingredients to make easy meals, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many of these children do not have anyone to cook for them and resort to eating a bag of chips as a meal replacement.

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Junior Achievement of Southern Arizona

Chef Ghini teaches Junior Achievement of Southern Arizona classes. Every year she goes to a Tucson school and teaches a series of classes, that were designed by Junior Achievement. These children, typically 12yrs old and under learn about the economic reasons for staying in school. Junior Achievements’ goal is to help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. In learning these lessons, and putting them into quantifiable action, our students become intimately familiar with economics and finances. They become better prepared to assume their role in the practical world of work and responsible citizenship.

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Tucson Originals Restaurants

Chef Ghini is the Vice President and Marketing chair for the Tucson Originals Restaurants. An exclusive group of locally owned and operated restaurants that support local economy, virility and growth. Formed in 1999, the Tucson Originals have been the driving force and model for similar groups all across America who are working to preserve the culinary spirit of their communities. Tucson Original restaurants all share one common bond – they exemplify the independent spirit and the rich culinary heritage that is Tucson. They are your neighbors and friends who contribute endlessly to the betterment of our community. You will find them represented at countless charitable events and outreach efforts throughout the year. They are the first to give when there is a need. We hope you will give them your support and enjoy their offerings in return.

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Tucson Values Teachers

Chef Ghini is also a strong supporter of Tucson Values Teachers! Tucson Values Teachers is a regional initiative determined to prove that we should not just talk about the importance of improving education, but must unify in action to Retain, Recruit and Reward our K-12 teachers. The actions TVT takes recognize the critical role of teachers in our region and value the vital influence they have on Tucson’s future. The Three R’s: Tucson Value Teachers isn’t just another apple-for-a-teacher public campaign. It is about fostering and encouraging the collaboration, optimism and support necessary to Retain, Recruit and Reward K-12 teachers who, every day, nurture and educate the nation’s presidents, doctors, artists, legislators and teachers of tomorrow. We’re aiming to transform the way our region values its most important asset: the men and women who spend more time with our children than many parents can. Go to our How Get Involved listing to see what you can do.

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Southern Arizona Humane Society

Chef Ghini has always been a huge supporter of the Southern Arizona Humane Society. We donate countless hours and gift certificates to this wonderful organization. We want to be the voice for these voiceless and beautiful creatures! Every day, the staff and volunteers of the Humane Society of Arizona are charged with providing the best possible care for the animals brought to us. Regardless of temperament, health, age, or species, it is our responsibility to create a healthy environment in which the animal receives the humane and loving treatment it deserves.