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.
Program Spotlight: TAY (Transitional Age Youth) Tunnel
The TAY Tunnel, in Oxnard, Ventura County, serves clients ages 18-25 transitioning into adulthood. The team accomplishes this by encouraging and empowering its members to take an active role in creating positive lifestyle changes within a supportive, safe and understanding environment.