Dorsey Students and Staff Pitch in at St. Pat’s Senior Center in Detroit

Dorsey’s students, faculty and staff embrace the importance of giving back to the communities in which we live through volunteer service.

Recently, a group of Culinary Academy students, along with the Career Development team, pitched in to support the 34^th Annual St. Patrick Irish Festival in Detroit.  The festival, one of St. Pat’s biggest fundraisers, raised more than $100,000.  

St. Pat’s serves more than 2,000 area residents, providing a wide range of services, activities and classes.

Dorsey Schools has supported St. Patrick’s Senior Center in Detroit for the last couple years, preparing food and assisting with fundraisers, led by Chef Jim Johnson, Culinary Externship Coordinator.  In addition, several students have completed their externship at the center.

Several of Dorsey’s Culinary Arts students were on hand to assist during the festival, including: Annette Parker, James Talley, Phil Greer, Lori Lake, Linda Smith, Duane Kitchen and Sofiya Wylie. In addition, members of the Career Development team, including Christie Wilshaw, Michelle Taylor, JoAnne Jamrog, Christal Yono, Jim Johnson and Dawn Pauli helped set up the event.

Check out St. Pat’s Web site at: www.stpatseniorcenter.com