by Open Gate International | Dec 14, 2020 | Culinary Art, Life Skills, Students
As we look back at 2020, one thing is certain, we never anticipated the year we ended up having. This year has brought challenges and triumphs, and the OGI staff and students worked together brilliantly to overcome any bumps in the road. Through everything the year...
by Open Gate International | Dec 3, 2020 | Life Skills
Recognizing Chapters in our Lives The holiday season is in full swing! Hallmark movies, shopping for gifts, lights, trees and hot cocoa with whipped cream are on everyone’s to do list. I always look forward to this time of year, especially now that I have...
by Open Gate International | Nov 19, 2020 | Employment, India Trip, Moldova, Students, Vocational Training
OGI plays an important role not only in our local, Orange County community, but abroad as well. We’re equipping vulnerable individuals, including those emerging from homelessness, in Mexico, Moldova, India and Cambodia with the culinary and life skills they need to...
by Open Gate International | Nov 5, 2020 | Culinary Art, Life Skills, Students
No one ever thinks that they might become homeless, and yet there are nearly 7,000 homeless people living in Orange County alone. From 2018 to 2019, the county saw a 70 percent increase in the homeless population. Homelessness is caused by a variety of factors, and in...
by Open Gate International | Nov 2, 2020 | Life Skills
Self-Care During Stressful Seasons It’s election season in the United States. November 3, US citizens cast the final votes to determine who the next President of the United States will be. One thing is for sure. Depending on how you vote, many will be overjoyed and...