Nick’s Next Door owner and chef Nick Difu has been passionate about cooking since he was a young boy watching his grandmother prepare Italian delicacies. Once a year, Difu shares that passion with youngsters from EMQ FamiliesFirst by inviting between 30 and 35 kids and their families to his restaurant for a three- or four-course dinner. San Jose Mercury News article.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Advocating Acceptance and Action
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which takes place on May 8, 2025, emphasizes early intervention and full acceptance of youth mental health needs.