Chez Francois Poutinerie in Naperville employs many adults with disabilities and provides job training through its nonprofit, Friends of Francois.
Thi Tram Nguyen fled Vietnam to Canada, and fell in love with poutine. Her restaurant in Naperville hosts job training and employs adults with disabilities like her son, Francois.She said her experience as a Vietnamese refugee gave her the courage to become founder of Chez Francois Poutinerie and nonprofit Friends of Francois in Naperville.
Chez Francois Poutinerie hosts the organizations training program, where its participants learn how to prepare food, clean surfaces and serve customers with the hope of future job placement. "Going to school was a challenge, but my refugee friends, we had a goal," said Nguyen. "We needed to go to school and get the degree."
"We cannot just sit and complain, because nothing's going to happen," said Nguyen. "I wanted to give a place where people are going to see them, that they are a part of the community." "We work and we give our time for the love of the kids because nobody's making money," said Nguyen. "We do it because we believe in the mission."
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Registration open for Naperville Police Department Youth AcademyRegistration is open for the Naperville Police Department's Youth Academy.
Leer más »
Naperville opera singer recounts surviving lightning strike in FloridaHis father and brother, both medical professionals, immediately performed CPR on the pier until paramedics arrived.
Leer más »
'It's been exciting': Wehrli discusses first month in office as Naperville mayorIn a Q&A, new Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli talks about settling into the position and his vision for the city's future.
Leer más »
'Jeopardy! James': Naperville legend pulls off stunning victory in masters tournamentNaperville native James Holzhauer gave a nice shoutout to his hometown and big brother Ian, a Naperville city councilman, before pulling off a stunning victory in the 'Jeopardy! Masters' tournament finale and winning the grand prize of $500,000.
Leer más »
Target Is Pulling Some Of Its Pride Merchandise Due To Threats From ConservativesAmong the controversial items is an 'tuck friendly' adult swimsuit.
Leer más »