DV8 Kitchen

Happy Sunday! Today, we're raising our coffee mugs to Today Show's Willie Geist ☀️Our mission at DV8 Kitchen and Bakery is to provide relational employment and community for extraordinary people in active recovery. Every single day, our second chance employees are working to redirect their lives and we couldn't be prouder of those smiling faces in this round of mug shots☕

DV8 will be closing early TOMORROW so we can take our staff on our annual trip to Canoe Kentucky! We’re looking forward to lots of bonding, fun, and laughter…starting in the morning at DV8 from 8am - 2pm🛶

On your mark, get set, GO sign up for the DV8K presented by Gray 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The 6th annual run at Keeneland, organized by RaceRise, is on Saturday, August 24. The DV8K will raise funds to further DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc. 's mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

To sign up or sponsor, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace

Happy Hump Day! Stop by for some sliders to celebrate making it half way through the week😁
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The 6th annual DV8K by Gray organized by RaceRise is coming up! Have you signed up yet? https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace

THE CALENDAR IS LOADED WITH GREAT RACES!
Busy late July and August for runners in Central KY

Check out our full calendar at www.RaceRise.com

Every weekend, every race we are giving back to our community and supporting worthy local charities/causes.

BENEFITING CHARITIES

* Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Richmond)
* CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Student Award
* Redeeming Hope of Kentucky
* CHI Saint Joseph Health - Yes Mamm Initiative
* Henry Clay High School Cross Country Boosters
* Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)
* Woodford Humane Society
* Dv8 DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation
* Sigma Gamma Rho Service Sorority

Trying to figure out what to do for lunch? Give our Bacon, Arugula and Grilled Peach Sandwich a try!🍑
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The DV8K presented by Gray is coming up quick! Don't miss out on your chance to sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace🏃💨

RUN, don't walk, to sign up for the DV8K presented by Gray and directed by RaceRise!

This annual race is happening on Saturday, August 24 at Keeneland. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace to sign up + support DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc. !

What a pleasure to cater the ladies lunch at the ISCO Championship today!⛳️

Looking for a quick breakfast that’s BERRY good and also gluten free? Our Blueberry Muffins are the perfect choice🫐

Happy 4th🇺🇸🎇Both DV8 locations are open today with normal hours (7am - 2pm)! Come celebrate with us!

Happy July! Come check out our new specials:
🍑Peach Cinnamon Roll
🥪Bacon, Arugula and Grilled Peach Sandwich
🤠Southwest Dip
🥣Chicken Noodle Soup
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Runners of allllll ages, we're looking at you! Sign ups are LIVE for the 6th annual DV8K presented by Gray!

This run at Keeneland will raise funds to further DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc.'s mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

To sign up, go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace

To sponsor, email [email protected]

We had so much fun at our first Friend-raiser last night! Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed a night of great food and great conversation! We loved getting to share more about our mission and what we do🧡

51 organizations across Kentucky were awarded a total of $12,029,053 in grant funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to bolster prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts, according to Attorney General Russell Coleman.
As part of this, DV8 is receiving a prevention grant of more than $150,000 to enhance our employee success mentorship program.
Thank you to LEX 18 for the wonderful coverage! Learn more here:

Over $12M awarded to Kentucky organizations for addiction programs 51 organizations across Kentucky were awarded a total of $12,029,053 in grant funding from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to bolster prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts.

You'll be smiling *this* big when you sign up for the DV8K presented by Gray 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We're looking for runners AND sponsors to help with the 6th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run on Saturday, August 24. The race at Keeneland will raise funds to further DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc.'s mission of employing and empowering people in early stages of addiction recovery.

To sign up visit https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DV8KTheLifeChangingRace

For sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

Meet our outgoing, funny and truly awesome supervisor, PJ! He works the build station, which means if you’ve ever had one of our delicious burgers (PJ’s favorite) or sandwiches, you have him to thank.

Originally from Florida, PJ’s history with the restaurant business dates back years ago. He got his start working at The Waffle House, but bounced around as a cook throughout different restaurants, learning more about the restaurant industry, eventually moving to Kentucky in 2007.

PJ’s journey with DV8 began in April 2023 after he heard about us through his time staying with the Shepherd’s House. After a history of incarceration, PJ says this was the first time he was determined to work toward a sober lifestyle.

“I was tired of going in and out of institutions,” PJ explained. “I had a distorted view of the world, and I just had to know that there was better. I was just sick of going through the same revolving door over and over and over again. I knew nothing was going to change unless I changed.”

So, he decided to take the dive and apply for a job at DV8. At first, PJ said he approached DV8 as a means to an end. Simply put, PJ says “it was just a job” to start out.

“I honestly went into DV8 Kitchen and was like, ‘Okay, I need to have a job. I need to pay my rent. I need to, you know, be able to provide for myself,” PJ elaborated. “But since I’ve been at DV8, man, it has been one of the best jobs that I’ve ever had as far as the atmosphere, the people that I work with, and I love the mission. Man, I absolutely love the fact that it’s more than just a job. I actually work for people who care about me and who care about my future.”

Read more about PJ in this month’s DV8 Digest newsletter at the link in our bio (https://mailchi.mp/4b979e26b0a7/dv8-digest-march-16190563)

📸: Karen Powell Photography

What better way to celebrate the first weekend of summer than with a cool, crisp Watermelon Gaspacho? Come try this light, bright and refreshing monthly special before it’s gone🍉☀️
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We are jumping for joy!!!!

Today, Attorney General Russell Coleman came to DV8 to announce 50+ organizations across Kentucky are splitting more than $12 million this month for opioid prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts from the Attorney General’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission.

$151,730 is going to DV8 to establish an employee success mentorship program, led by our very own Mindy Street! We are so grateful for this opportunity to continue our mission of giving second chance employment opportunities to people in early stages of recovery, while teaching valuable life skills and providing further education to help employees reach their full potential!

We could not be more grateful!!! https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1585&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR34jqihZEaqhDdVJ6RhDf0v7nDjQSzWKxlMuEYVfpZahWPlyUec2uS5pIs_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
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