The project Culture CLE creates spaces that allow for open conversation and opportunity to comfortably experience other cultures and communities. It does this by promoting immigrant-owned small businesses, primarily restaurants. Culture CLE is founded in the belief that food can be an impactful medium for celebrating cultural diversity. Sharing a meal often includes more than just the food itself – it includes the stories from all those at the table. Culture CLE events create an authentic opportunity for attendees to interact with local chefs and view live food preparations. They also allow participants to build community by sharing stories and meals with people they might not normally interact with or even know are a part of the diverse community in Cleveland.

Goals

1. Teach locals about different cultures through a culinary experience

2. Highlight local restaurants and the chefs that create these culturally diverse dishes

Targets

By the end of the year:

a. Have 100 unique guests

b. Partners with at least 3 local chefs

c. Host at least 6 events

Impact

Increased social inclusion by encouraging Clevelanders to support small immigrant owned/run businesses in their community.