Emma's Torch
We empower refugees through culinary training, job placement assistance, and work experience at our restaurant in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn, NY
EIN 81-3651292
Adwa, an asylee from Saudi Arabia, came to the US at 18. Upon starting at Emma’s Torch, she lived in a homeless shelter. After finishing our culinary training, she won two job offers. In her first job, which enabled her to move into an apartment, Adwa earned two promotions.
96%
96% of job-seeking students found culinary jobs within 1 month of graduation.
Financials
$2.1M
2019 Budget
79%Program Spend
18%Management Spend
3%Fundraising Spend
79%
18%
3%
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