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REfire REfire is a nonprofit culinary training program for people with ­felony convictions, providing basic skills training, job experience and job placement support.

REfire is a culinary training program for people with ­felony convictions, providing basic skills training, job experience and job placement support. The curriculum is developed by professional chefs and culinary educators and will prepare graduates to fill a significant talent gap in Tallahassee’s retail food sector. A criminal conviction makes it extremely difficult for people with felony convictions to get jobs. But without a job, the recidivism rate skyrockets, meaning those with convictions reoffend and end up back in prison, putting a further burden on the economy and taxpayers. People with felony convictions need job skills training and the opportunity to re-enter the workforce and become skilled and productive members of their community. In addition to providing critical job skills training, REfire staff and students will operate a community-focused catering company that provides quality food products at reduced cost to schools, housing facilities, and elderly meal programs. Launched in October 2017, REfire is supported by local chefs, restaurant owners, lawyers, community organizations, career placement and social service agencies.

10/07/2026

🔥 CHANGING LIVES, ONE BY ONE. 🔥

At REfire Culinary, we believe that one opportunity can change a life—and sometimes, one changed life can change an entire community.

Every day, our students are learning valuable culinary skills, building confidence, discovering their potential, and preparing for brighter futures. But we don’t do it alone.

❤️ Our donors.
🧡 Our supporters.
🖤 Our community partners.
🔥 And everyone who believes in our mission.

YOU help make this possible.

Your support provides opportunities, creates pathways to employment, and gives our students the chance to rewrite their story and build a future they can be proud of.

We are changing lives one by one—and we’re just getting started.

Thank you for believing in REfire Culinary and investing in our students. 🙏🏾🔥

Want to be part of the change? Support REfire Culinary today.

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09/29/2026

09/23/2026

REfire begins and ends with you! Your support matters the most. Catering slots available

09/22/2026

REfire is nothing with our students!! You all are appreciated and and a joy to work with. Thank you!

09/15/2026

Shoutout to Debora Miller at Keiser. Long standing board member and friend of REfire. Thank you for all you do!!

09/15/2026

Congratulations are in order!! 🎊🎉👏🏽

09/03/2026

🔥 YOUR SUPPORT IS CREATING OPPORTUNITY

Behind every meal prepared is a student learning, growing, and preparing for a future.

At REfire Culinary, our students don’t just learn how to cook. They learn discipline, teamwork, food safety, professionalism, time management, and the skills needed to succeed in the culinary industry.

These photos show what your support makes possible:

👨🏾‍🍳 Hands-on culinary training
🔪 Real-world kitchen experience
🥕 Building professional food-preparation skills
🤝🏾 Learning teamwork and accountability
📚 Developing both classroom and kitchen knowledge
💼 Preparing students for employment and career opportunities

Every cutting board, every meal prepared, every catering event, and every hour spent in the training kitchen represents another step toward independence and a brighter future.

When you support REfire Culinary, you’re not just supporting a kitchen.

You’re investing in people.
You’re investing in potential.
You’re helping turn opportunity into a career.

🔥 Thank you to our sponsors, donors, employers, and community partners who continue to believe in our students and the work we do.

Together, we’re REfiring futures—one student, one skill, and one opportunity at a time.

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09/02/2026

“Transformation is a process”

08/28/2026

Our students put their best foot forward with every task. Preparing for caterings and knife skills are just a few skills they acquire here at REfire

Great opportunities come to those with patience
08/18/2026

Great opportunities come to those with patience

Address

1700 N. Monroe Street, Ste. 11/220
Tallahassee, FL
32303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18507399609

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