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Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Joins With Organizations To Offer a Future to Adults With Autism

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Jenna Carballo cutting carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen. ELIZABETH VESPE

Jenna Carballo cutting carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen. ELIZABETH VESPE

Michael Kessaris, co-founder of Luv Michael, grating carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen for the stuffed sweet potatoes. ELIZABETH VESPE

Michael Kessaris, co-founder of Luv Michael, grating carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen for the stuffed sweet potatoes. ELIZABETH VESPE

Michael Kessaris cracking eggs into a mixing bowl while behaviorist Tracey Glander watches. ELIZABETH VESPE

Michael Kessaris cracking eggs into a mixing bowl while behaviorist Tracey Glander watches. ELIZABETH VESPE

Sheridan Basso shredding carrots at the Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton.. ELIZABETH VESPE

Sheridan Basso shredding carrots at the Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton.. ELIZABETH VESPE

Christian Ciardiello grates carrots for a stuffed sweet potato recipe. Every Wednesday, the group meets to learn about kitchen safety, food handling and how to cook. ELIZABETH VESPE

Christian Ciardiello grates carrots for a stuffed sweet potato recipe. Every Wednesday, the group meets to learn about kitchen safety, food handling and how to cook. ELIZABETH VESPE

Christian Ciardiello grates carrots for a stuffed sweet potato recipe. Every Wednesday, the group meets to learn about kitchen safety, food handling and how to cook. ELIZABETH VESPE

Christian Ciardiello grates carrots for a stuffed sweet potato recipe. Every Wednesday, the group meets to learn about kitchen safety, food handling and how to cook. ELIZABETH VESPE

Jenna Carballo chops carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen as a part of a partnership between US Autism Homes, Luv Michael, and the Greek Orthodox Church. ELIZABETH VESPE

Jenna Carballo chops carrots in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen as a part of a partnership between US Autism Homes, Luv Michael, and the Greek Orthodox Church. ELIZABETH VESPE

Eric Damon and Dimitri Donus prepping carrots, spinach and chickpeas for a new stuffed sweet potato recipe in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen. The boys meet every Wednesday for cooking class as a part of a partnership between US Autism Homes, Luv Michael, and the Greek Orthodox Church. ELIZABETH VESPE

Eric Damon and Dimitri Donus prepping carrots, spinach and chickpeas for a new stuffed sweet potato recipe in the Greek Orthodox Church kitchen. The boys meet every Wednesday for cooking class as a part of a partnership between US Autism Homes, Luv Michael, and the Greek Orthodox Church. ELIZABETH VESPE

authorElizabeth Vespe on Oct 17, 2022
Walk into the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons kitchen on any given Wednesday, and you’ll see what looks to be a cooking show with... more

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