EDWINS Leadership Restaurant Institute

EDWINS Leadership Restaurant Institute is a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization employs 50 people and generates $5.6 million in annual revenue. EDWINS provides culinary arts and hospitality training to formerly incarcerated adults, aiming to empower them for successful reentry into society. They operate a fine dining French restaurant in Shaker Square, serving as a platform for students to gain practical experience. Additionally, EDWINS offers a six-month Second Chance Life Skills Center program, encompassing life planning, housing, and a fitness center/culinary library. A unique aspect of EDWINS' approach is their partnership with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. They deliver a nine-month culinary arts education program within Grafton Correctional Institution, equipping incarcerated individuals with valuable skills. EDWINS' curriculum, filmed and documented, is intended to be shared with all Ohio correctional facilities. Interested parties can learn more about EDWINS Leadership Restaurant Institute by visiting their website at edwinsrestaurant.org.