The Light House Bistro Workforce Development Program, a restaurant and catering social enterprise program created by The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center, has been awarded a $75,000 Maryland Department of Labor Opioid Workforce Innovation Fund (OWIF) grant. This much needed support will provide individuals who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic with job training and work opportunities at Light House Bistro. Grant funds will directly empower these individuals with the skills they need to support themselves and their families, all while connecting them seamlessly to the wraparound support, mental health care, and other support services that are vital to their recovery.
Read MoreBeth Rocca - General Manager
Beth Rocca brings thirty years of culinary experience in the preparation and serving of fine foods. Her training at L’ Academie de Cuisine, outside of Washington, DC, gave her the skills and desire to expand her horizons throughout the restaurant industry….
Denny Dingus - Executive Chef
With over 15 years of culinary experience and having worked in restaurants since he was 14 years old, Chef Denny has developed a love and respect for the industry. He earned a Culinary Certificate from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and worked under Chef Derek Stevens at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen….
Chip Thomas - Sous Chef
Vincent “Chip” Thomas was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Chef Chip participated in the Light House B.E.S.T program and graduated in 2015. He has since worked in several restaurants in Annapolis, working his way from line cook to management. Chip received at scholarship this year to attend AACC with the goal to further his education in the restaurant management field…
Read MoreDear Light House Community,
We are deeply saddened by the tragic event at The Capital newspaper office yesterday where five lives were taken: Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters. Our hearts go out to all the families and to our entire community which is shaken by this loss.
The Capital Gazette team works tirelessly to report on stories and issues that impact our organization and community. We honor those we have lost and the entire Capital Gazette team for their service to our community through true journalistic integrity….
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