THANKSGIVING

For over five years Menbe, with the help of her staff, and community volunteers including the Richmond Mayor, The City Manager, Chief of Police, and Fire Chief, hosted over 10,500 struggling veterans at her elegant restaurant for a free fine-dining meal. They were seated at tables set with china and crystal on white tablecloths, and served a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with dignity and love. She provides a Health Fair where attendants can get free flu shoots and “goody bags” filled with personal care items along with a coupon for each family, good for 10 meals throughout the holiday season. 

Menbere Aklilu hugs a small boy at her Mother's Day Brunch event.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

As a single mother, Menbe knows how difficult it can be to raise a family while being the sole provider. The “Yes, You are Worthy” Mother’s Day Brunch event is meant to empower mothers, single or married, to be the best that they can be for both the success of their family and themselves. The Mother’s are chauffeured to a Beauty Salon where they are treated to beauty services and then brought to Salute E Vita to enjoy a delicious meal. The event ends with a motivational speech from Menbe as well as a community leader.

ETIQUETTE CLASSES

Menbe believes that good manners will take an individual very far in life. Knowing proper table etiquette provides students with confidence that translates into different areas of their lives. She’s partnered with local school from all over the East Bay to provide monthly etiquette classes to students of all ages. Her etiquette classes include proper social and table manners as well as life coaching speeches by both Menbe and leaders of the community.

ETIQUETTE CLASSES

Menbe is proud to call Richmond home. That’s why she dedicates all her time and energy into supporting local organizations that have the same mission she does: to make the east bay a better home for everyone. Menbe’s Way has funded many projects including The Family Justice Center, The Richmond Art Center, the Richmond Police Activities League and many more.

AT HOME IN ETHIOPIA

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