H.A.V.E. is a group of advocates in support of the downtown eastside who are trying to resurrect the Cook Studio food services training facility originally started by Chef James Kennedy.

They have managed to get many talented people on board with the project but still need to raise funds in order to initiate the programs they have in mind.

They are asking for charitable donations to keep the doors open. Any amount will help, so if you would like to make a donation or include the project as the charitable recepient for your next promotional project, you may contact Janice Walsh at 604-454-8039 (jwalsh@telus.net) or Amber Anderson 604-696-9026 (hcts@telus.net).

Like the food and agriculture projects you may be supporting, charitable efforts are also most rewarding when your dollars go to work locally, and in this case you will be helping people of the downtown eastside regain confidence and life skills.