On Sunday, October 7,  2024, an afternoon of food, cocktails and an introduction to the Sprouts Chef Training program took place at The Pump House in Bala Cynwyd.  Guests learned about the training program that equips youths to rise from hardship through  culinary training and job placement. The event was hosted by Ellen Yin, founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, Fia Berisha, Restaurateur and co-founder of BE Hospitality and Chef Nicholas Elmi, Top Chef Winner and James Beard Award Finalist.

1. Tess Hart, Kate Rogers, Thanh Nguyen, Ellen Yin, Ryan Rossitto and Mary Dougherty welcomed attendees to the event

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   2. Kelly Harbison and Jon Myerow

   

   3.  Brittany Ball, Kira Hasselman and Kelly Harbison

   

   4. Candace Caruso and Kristen Katz

   

   5. Daniel Lee and Tailynn Ngo

   

   6. Melisa Cook, Phoebe Good  Warrior and Rebecca Stang welcomed attendees to the event

   

   7. Ryan Rossitto chatted with Mitch Henderson

   

   7. The speakers gathered for a photo after a discussion about the Sprouts Chefs Training Program

   

   8. Tailynn Ngo, Thanh Nguyen, Amy Wilson and Alex Ackelsberg enjoyed a late summer day on The Pump House Terrace!

   

   9, Ryan Rossitto chatted with friends on The Pump House terrace

   

   10. Mary Dougherty, Donna Galvin and Kate Rogers chatted with Eli Kulp
   

   

   11. Ellen Yin, Kate Rogers and Ashley Thomas
   

   

   12. Fia Berisha (right) and friends toasted the event

   

   13. Nicholas Elmi chatted with Ellin Yin

   

   14. Mary Dougherty and Erik Neumann chatted with Kristein Katz and Candace Caruso at the end of the session