Let's build a kitchen for our aspiring chefs! The kitchen smells like fresh bread and basil. Ben carefully layers tomato and mozzarella onto slices of baked bread—a sandwich inspired by a cultural recipe he discovered in class. He’s not just making lunch. He’s becoming Chef Ben. After high school ended, Ben lost the structure and connection that once shaped his days. His father, Craig, calls it “the cliff”—the moment when the safety net disappears for people with disabilities. But through Select Connects and other support services, Ben found purpose again. He discovered a passion for cooking, began trying new foods, and started dreaming of sharing his recipes with the world. But the kitchen he works in wasn’t made for dreaming. The space is small, the appliances are unreliable, and there’s no room to grow. With your help, we can change that. Your gift will help fund a real educational kitchen, built for Ben and his peers to cook, collaborate, create, and thrive. Donate today. For Chef Ben. For what’s next. For what’s possible.

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Mail donations to: NHC Foundation | PO Box 289, Route 52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759