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Brazen Table

Building culinary skills for sustainable employment.

Participant Application
Referral Form

About the Program

Brazen Table is our holistic culinary training program that provides tangible skills and experiences to survivors of human trafficking and individuals facing significant barriers to employment, to enable them to find worthwhile and sustaining employment as they rebuild their lives.

Finding and maintaining life-giving employment not only provides for the financial needs of our graduates, but also serves as a means to independence and self agency so crucial to their ability to flourish. With a well-trained staff, deep ties to the anti-trafficking community and knowledge of the food and hospitality industry, A 2nd Cup is working to fill the gaps in education and experience.

Virtual program

The pandemic has changed pretty much everything we do at A 2nd Cup, including the Brazen Table program. Typically, our programming is all done in-person, but 2020 has provided us the opportunity to offer Brazen Table to an even greater number of participants through this new virtual program.

There are two versions of the virtual program:

1) The Team-Based version is a more structured and interactive 8-week program, providing tools and resources to follow along with the digital content. This version requires a referral form from a case manager.

2) The Self-Led version is very flexible, allowing participants complete the program as quickly or slowly as they would like. Participants in this version of the program must supply all their own materials.

Both versions require participants to have access to the internet and a kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, stove and oven.

*Applications are closed for the team-based program. Applications received now will be saved for the session beginning in April.

Participant Application
Referral Form

Skills Learned

We work with small groups of students to ensure we are able to support the varying needs and challenges of each participant.

Resume Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Knife Skills

Food Chain Understanding

Menu Planning + Purchasing

Get Involved

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Volunteer

We need people like you to put their heads, hearts and expertise into the fight against human trafficking.

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Donate

Your donation directly supports Brazen Table and helps human trafficking survivors thrive.

Donate

Sponsor a Student

The barriers to employment for survivors are many, as they attempt to overcome lost years of education, the physical, mental, and emotional side effects of their trauma, lack of relevant experience, and a minimal network to assist in the job search process. We are walking alongside survivors to push through these barriers and you can join us! Financially support their journey by sponsoring a portion of or their entire training!

$15

Achievement gift

$45

Get a job kit and resume consultation

$60

Grocery card for virtual program

$75

ServSafe exam to certify their work in a kitchen

$150

Virtual program kit

$250

One day of training

$500

Case management services throughout the entire training

$1500

Virtual supply kits for one cohort

$7000

Entire training program for one participant

Sponsor A Student

Sponsors

Financially supporting Brazen Table to equip survivors for the workplace.

Sysco
Boomtown Coffee
Lanier Law Firm
Reliant
Bayou City Fellowship
CHI St. Luke's Health
Houston Vineyard
XQ CPA

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

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Industry Advisors & Supporters

Supporting our Brazen Table Program with advice, classroom activities, supplies and externships.

Angela's Oven Bakery
Boomtown Coffee
Finca Tres Robles
Good Yoga Project
Have Shears Will Travel
Mastrantos
Orange Door Bakery
Revival Market
Royers Pie Haven

Interested in becoming a supporter?

Contact Us

Ready to Join?

If you are ready to grow your culinary skills and find a fulfilling and sustainable job in the food and hospitality industry, fill in the application below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Participant Application
Referral Form

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Day 27 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human traffi Day 27 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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Become an Adelphoi volunteer with our friends at @RestoringJustice and walk alongside someone as they walk through their legal challenges and beyond. These supportive relationships can be restorative and healing for individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system. More information at the link in our profile.⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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Photo: @vlad.tx via @unsplash⁠
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Friends, our shop is OPEN TODAY! Thanks for all of Friends, our shop is OPEN TODAY! Thanks for all of your good wishes.⁠
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Day 26 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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Awareness is the first step toward meaningful action. Host a virtual house party for your friends or family to share what you've learned. Download our house party guide at the link in our profile for some ideas to get you started. If you'd like to incorporate fundraising or need help, reach out to us by emailing info@a2ndcup.com and we'll be glad to help you plan!⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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Day 25 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human traffi Day 25 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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Support refugees! Resettling in a new country can be incredibly challenging and can put individuals in precarious situations. Assemble a Welcome Kit with Houston Welcomes Refugees, Mentor a newly resettled family with Interfaith Ministries, or throwback from Day 20, sign up for a Farm Share with Plant It Forward. Visit the link in our profile for more info. We can all work to provide community and friendship for those seeking refuge in our city. ⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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Jan 24

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Our shop is still closed today, sorry for the inco Our shop is still closed today, sorry for the inconvenience!⁠
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Day 24 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and that means...Chocolate! Consider making a chocolate swap and purchase only fair trade certified chocolate for this and every Valentine's Day to come and put pressure on chocolate suppliers to ensure their supply chains are free from exploitation. We're here for all of your ethically sourced chocolate needs - these boxes of truffles will be available soon in the shop!⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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Jan 23

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Just a note to let you know that we are still clos Just a note to let you know that we are still closed today, see yesterday's post for more information. ⁠
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Day 23 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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Check out the US Department of Labor's List of Goods Produced by Child and Forced Labor at the link in our profile. And consider downloading the Sweat & Toil app to easily access this information to make conscious consumption choices. ⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth

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Day 22 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human traffi Day 22 of #31AudaciousDays to prevent human trafficking.⁠
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There is always still so much to learn. Stay informed about what is happening in the field by setting up a google alert for human trafficking. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about our work!⁠
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As a reminder, we are closed today due to a positive COVID-19 case within our staff. We will update everyone with a reopening date soon.⁠
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every day this month we will share one small thing you can do to prevent human trafficking. ⁠
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#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
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