Giving Back

The Perla Group

 

The Perla Group is committed to promoting wellness in our communities by teaching healthy eating and cooking skills to youth and their families. Part of our mission is to aid in building healthy communities where each child and adult is able to live with health, pride and dignity.

We are involved in:

Classes at Whole Foods Markets, Pittsburgh, PA

Rosemarie teaches classes throughout the year for kids who want to learn ways to cook delicious, simple recipes.
Check out their website: www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pittsburgh/

Slow Food Pittsburgh Farmers at the Firehouse.

This organic farmers market offers a way for local farmers to share their organically grown wares and for families to take part in fun and delicious activities. Rosemarie often gives food and cooking demonstrations for youth.
Check out their website: www.slowfoodpgh.com

Grow Pittsburg

The mission is to revitalize local economies through the social, economic, and environmental benefits of urban agriculture. The mission is to model, teach, and facilitate sustainable urban agriculture within the Pittsburgh region. The Perla Group volunteers time to support this group throughout the year: www.growpittsburgh.org

 

 

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Jazzing-up their plates (and palates) at hands-on cooking class"
July 4, 2009

 

 

 

Tai Sophia’s Acacemic Catalog

"Graduate Profile, Rosemarie Perla"
Spring 2009