Happy Birthday Robert Egger!!!

 

Change University wishes to celebrate the birth-week of one of our Champions of ChangeU, Robert Egger,
by honoring – in our own way – a request made by Robert this week.

 

Around social media, Robert asked that everyone celebrate his birthday by hosting a “Shared Plates” dinner.  You can check out more details about these dinners at the following link for Shared Plates.  The short story is that they are food related and benefit those that have the least.  You can live anywhere and host one of these dinners and make a difference in human lives.

 

Please check out the details and host a Shared Plates Dinner – and help us celebrate Robert’s birthday!

 

https://www.sharedplates.org/

 

Happy Birthday, Robert!   You are a true Champion of ChangeU!!

 

While you are here, how about checking out our original post about Robert from February 2016. 
It is one you do not want to miss!

 

Click here…..Robert Egger: A Vision of Impact

 

 
And if by chance you do not know who Robert Egger is, here is a very short bio:

 

Robert Egger is the founder of D.C. Central Kitchen, L.A. Kitchen, Fresh Start Catering, Campus Kitchens Project and other “impact” enterprises.  He is a frequent speaker at TEDx conferences and has received numerous awards and designations including being named an “Oprah Angel”.  L.A. Weekly named Robert one of their 2016 People of the Year, and in 2015, he was given the Conscious Leader of the Year award by Conscious Capitalism. Additionally, Robert’s impact enterprises have received numerous awards including the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence recently bestowed upon L.A. Kitchen for Innovation in Intergenerational Solutions.  

 

Please read more about Champion of Change Robert Egger at http://www.robertegger.org/about/.  

 

You may find some of his talks under the Videos tab on the main ChangeU menu.

 

Dr. Jim King is the President of Change University.  You may read more about him at the bottom of the page at this link:

 

https://www.changeuniversity.org/about/

 

 

 

 

A Vision of Impact

What makes someone a Champion of Change?  A heart to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing any form of human insecurity…and a compelling vision for just how to do that.  A multi-dimensional, compelling vision of impact is needed.  Such a vision is what we see through Robert Egger’s blog post on the mission and values of L.A. Kitchen where they live and work by the motto that “neither food nor people should ever go to waste”!  You will see more posts from Robert in the next few months showing the backstory for such a vision – and the results achieved by a laser-focus on this vision.

 

A Vision of Multi-Dimensional Impact
By Robert Egger

Mission
L.A. Kitchen believes that neither food nor people should ever go to waste. By reclaiming healthy, local food that would otherwise be discarded, training men and women who are unemployed for jobs, and providing healthy meals to fellow citizens, L.A. Kitchen empowers, nourishes, and engages the community.

Values
L.A. Kitchen believes that:

1. Neither food nor people should ever go to waste. We recognize the potential of the community’s existing resources and are dedicated to revealing their power to nourish and uplift.

2. All people have potential, and every person has a role in strengthening the community. We will engage all volunteers, staff, and students in meaningful, impactful work.

3. Hunger isn’t about food. We will work to address the root causes of poverty, employing a variety of dynamic approaches to nourish the community.

4. Programs should empower individuals and inspire independence. We will only partner with organizations that share these values, providing them with nutritious meals to help achieve their mission, strengthen their clients, and uplift the community.

5. Our impact will not be measured in pounds moved or meals served. We will employ nuanced metrics to provoke deeper dialogue about food, hunger and poverty.

6. Wealth derived from the community should be reinvested locally. We use our resources to strengthen the local economy and invest in the future of our employees.

7. We will not apply shallow overhead practices. We will challenge status quo, providing all employees a living wage and opportunities to invest in their future retirement.

8. Investments should be made in both the present and the future. We will promote intergenerational programming that empowers all individuals, young and old alike.

9. Action should be paired with advocacy. We will use our resources to educate and promote policy ideas that elevate issues and mitigate future need.

10. Transparency is an essential part of improving programs. We will operate and make decisions in full view of the community we serve.

11. Smart solutions should be shared. We will be open-source, sharing our model and welcoming all visitors.

 

Robert Egger is the founder of D.C. Central Kitchen, L.A. Kitchen and other “impact” enterprises.  He is a frequent speaker at TEDx conferences and has received numerous awards and designations including being named an “Oprah Angel”.  Additionally, Robert’s impact enterprises have received numerous awards including the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence recently bestowed upon L.A. Kitchen for Innovation in Intergenerational Solutions.  Please read more about Champion of Change Robert Egger at www.robertegger.org/about/.  You may find some of his talks under the Videos tab on the main ChangeU menu.