NOURISH, EDUCATE, EMPOWER

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OUR VISION AND MISSION

Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski created the Link Stryjewski Foundation to address the persistent cycle of violence and poverty as well as the lack of quality education and job training opportunities available to young people in New Orleans.  The Link Stryjewski Foundation will provide support to organizations that directly work to end this cycle. The mission of the Link Stryjewski Foundation is to help nourish, educate and empower the youth of New Orleans, allowing them to realize their potential and become active positive members of our community. The Link Stryjewski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Chef Donald Link
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Chef Stryjewski
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THE BOARD

Donald Link

Stephen Stryjewski

Bill Hammack

Cathy Isaacson

Heather Lolley

Julia Reed†

Scott Rodger

Gary Solomon

Humberto Suazo

† deceased

foundation at work

CELEBRATING FOOD, CREATIVITY & YOUTH VOICE WITH 826 NEW ORLEANS LEARN MORE
FUNDING AWARDED TO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT LEARN MORE
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS HOSTED FOR YouthForce NOLA NETWORKING LUNCH LEARN MORE
LSF DEEPENS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF KINGSLEY HOUSE LEARN MORE
TEAM LINKSTRYJEWSKI FOUNDATION MAKES A STRONG SHOWING AT YEP FEST LEARN MORE
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS HELP NOLA YOUTH EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS LEARN MORE
BAL MASQUE HEADLINER OFFERS MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR YEP DRUMLINE LEARN MORE
CHEFS DONALD LINK & STEPHEN STRYJEWSKI CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH ROOTS OF MUSIC LEARN MORE
LINK STRYJEWSKI FOUNDATION GRANTS FUNDS TO SON OF A SAINT  LEARN MORE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF NEW ORLEANS YOUTH BY ROUNDING UP OR ADDING $1 TO YOUR CHECK AT HERBSAINT, COCHON, BUTCHER & LA BOULANGERIE. LEARN MORE
CHEF STEPHEN STRYJEWSKI LEADS MENU TASTING FOOD WRITING WORKSHOP FOR 826 NEW ORLEANS YOUTH WRITERS LEARN MORE
Chefs Donald Link & Stephen Stryjewski + Son of a Saint Boys Plan a Costa Rican-themed Menu LEARN MORE
TEAM LINK STRYJEWSKI FOUNDATION COMPETES IN PEDICAB RACES AT YEP FEST LEARN MORE
CHEFS DONALD LINK AND STEPHEN STRYJEWSKI NAMED SON OF A SAINT AMBASSADORS LEARN MORE
Link Restaurant Group Partners with Youth Empowerment Project to Offer Pathways to Careers Externships LEARN MORE
Link Stryjewski Foundation Grants Funds to Youth Empowerment Project LEARN MORE
Link Stryjewski Foundation Grants Funds to Kingsley House LEARN MORE
Dinner with the Son of a Saint Boys LEARN MORE
Chef Donald Link Hosts Young Writers in Advance of Benefit Dinner for Big Class Writing Center LEARN MORE
Dinners on the Farm & Volunteer Days at Grow Dat LEARN MORE
Team Link Stryjewski Foundation Runs the Crescent City Classic to Fundraise for Second Harvest LEARN MORE
upcoming events

    BAL MASQUÉ WEEKEND The 5th ANNUAL CARNIVAL CELEBRATION TO NOURISH, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE YOUTH OF NEW ORLEANS | JANUARY 17 + 18, 2020.
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    A FOUR COURSE MEAL inspired by the Chefs de Cuisine of Herbsaint, Cochon, Peche & Butcher‘s recent culinary research trip to France & Spain. November 7, 2019 | Calcasieu | $100/person (includes wine & gratuity). Reservations: 504-588-2123

    AN “ALL THINGS CRAWFISH” DINNER  with Wine Pairings, featuring Billy Link‘s Crowley, Louisiana select crawfish.  Menu
    May 1, 2019 | 7:00pm | Calcasieu | $200/person (includes gratuity). Reservations: 504-588-2123

    BAL MASQUÉ WEEKEND A CARNIVAL CELEBRATION TO NOURISH, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE YOUTH OF NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 18 + 19, 2019 LEARN MORE

    TCHOUPTOBER FEST CELEBRATING FALL WITH SPECIALTY BEER, GERMAN STREET FOOD & LOCAL TUNES AT NOLA BREWING OPEN TO PUBLIC, 21+, FREE ADMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2019, 4 TO 9pm

    ROSE DINNER AT COCHON SOLD OUT – A MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER SUPPER BENEFITTING THE YOUTH OF NEW ORLEANS SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 504.588.2123

    CRAWFISH FOR THE KIDS A BOIL TO BENEFIT NEW ORLEANS YOUTH APRIL 21, 2018 LEARN MORE

    A COSTA RICAN VOYAGE  SOLD OUT — BENEFIT DINNER FOR THE SON OF A SAINT BOYS’ COSTA RICAN TRIP APRIL 18, 2018

    BAL MASQUÉ WEEKEND A CARNIVAL CELEBRATION TO NOURISH & EDUCATE THE YOUTH OF NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 19 + 20, 2018 LEARN MORE

    DIM SUM SOLD OUT – BY CHEFS DONALD LINK & STEPHEN STRYJEWSKI NOVEMBER 7, 2017

    TCHOUPTOBERFEST A BLOCK PARTY WITH BEER, BRATS AND TUNES AT COCHON RESTAURANT OCTOBER 1, 2017

    LOUISIANA SATURDAY NIGHT SOLD OUT – A family-style supper with champagne, whiskey, fried chicken, summer sides and pie with music by Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion. SATURDAY AUGUST 19, 2017



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The Link Stryjewski Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.