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Join Us: Events That Inspire Change & Build Community

Join us in transforming lives through healing, accountability, and action. Our events bring people together to learn, connect, and support those impacted by the justice system. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, gain insight into restorative justice, or contribute to a meaningful cause, there’s a place for you here.

SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament

MARCH - MAY 17th

Get ready for the cheesiest competition in town! Visit participating restaurants, taste, vote, and see who takes home the Grilled Cheese Champion title!

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Anna's Royal Tea

MAY 31, 2025

An elegant afternoon celebrating the strength and resilience of women and children in recovery. Hosted in support of Anna’s Home, this event brings the community together for tea, conversation, and impact.

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The SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament is officially underway, and it's your cheesy duty to indulge. Visit a participating restaurant, take a bite (or five), and vote for your favorite!

Because let’s be honest—life’s just cheddar with a grilled cheese in hand.

Find a restaurant: slogrilledcheese.org
Tag us in your melty masterpieces! #SLOGrilledCheese

Meet the Masters of Melt! 🧀🔥

The 2025 SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament is officially ON, and these incredible local restaurants are bringing the heat! From classic melts to wild, cheesy creations, they’re competing for the ultimate title—Best Grilled Cheese in SLO County!

Tag us in your cheesy adventures and use #SLOGrilledCheese to join the fun! 🧀

Think you’ve got the best grilled cheese in San Luis Obispo County? It’s time to prove it! The SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament is your chance to showcase your melty masterpiece, bring in new customers, and be part of a community-wide celebration of all things cheese! 🏆✨

From March 17th – May 17th, grilled cheese lovers from near and far will embark on a delicious journey, tasting and voting for their favorites. We’ll spread the word (and the butter) about your participation, driving cheese fanatics straight to your doors! #slogrilledcheese #restorativepartners

Spreading Hope and Joy This Holiday Season! #seasonofhope #holidaygiving #restorativepartners

🍂✨ This Thanksgiving, Restorative Partners is bringing the spirit of gratitude and community to the table with a special dinner prepared by the talented members of our sober living homes. 🍽️❤️

Our residents have poured love, care, and culinary skills into crafting a feast that celebrates the journey of healing and togetherness. This meal is more than just food—it's a testament to the power of transformation, second chances, and the warmth of shared experiences.

Join us in celebrating the season of giving and the incredible individuals who make our community stronger every day. Together, we create a space where everyone belongs. 🦃🌟

#ThanksgivingDinner #RestorativePartners #SoberLiving #CommunityHealing #Gratitude #SecondChances #togetherwethrive

This Saturday we invite you to come shop at this wonderfully Holiday Boutique! Support your community and help two non-profits! #communityfirst #nonprofit #atascadero #holidayboutique

Today, we honor the supporters, donors, staff and volunteers who make our mission possible. Thank you!

"There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer" -General Jimmy Dolittle
#veteransday

Celebrating giving back! Thank you to our volunteers and shout out to the youth in Juvenile Hall! #community #youthempowerment

It's always a good day when you go to a pumpkin patch! #pumpkins #soberliving #communityfirst #healingjourney

Mental health in your work environment is important! Practice mindfulness. #worldmentalhealthday #mindfulnesspractice #selfcare

Each year on the first Friday in October, World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness. #worldsmileday #kindnessmatters #sanluisobispo #restorativepractices

#sanluisobispo #restorativepractices #secondchance #beyourself #kindnessmatters

Celebrating the 13th Anniversary of Restorative Partners! It has been an honor serving the community! #communityfirst #restorativepractice #sanluisobispocounty

On September 11th, we remember the lives lost and honor the bravery of those who responded with courage and selflessness.
#neverforget

Learn more about how we are making a lasting impact! #restorativepractices #restorativejustice #communityfirst #transformlives #secondchances #communitysupport

Restorative Partners provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals both in custody and upon their release from San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Hall, Jail, Honor Farm, and State Prisons. Our restorative justice approach emphasizes holistic transformation—mind, body, and spirit—through trauma-informed care. We focus on fostering responsibility and accountability while offering personalized reentry mentorship. #nonprofithelp #restorativepractices #communityfirst #sanluisobispo #communityhealingcommunity

Today is International Dog Day. This day was first observed in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet lover, to celebrate it as a way to raise awareness about dog shelters. #adoptdontshop #newlifek9 #woodshumanesociety #nonprofitorganization #sanluisobispocounty

#restorativepractices #bridgingthegap #armandking #jonasroyster #darylgrisby #dawnaddis #yesseniaechevarria #richardgearhart #restorativepartners

Join us at the Fremont Theater, August 16, 2024, for Bridging the Gap: Join the Conversation Charity Event! Hosted by Restorative Partners! #restorativepartners #sanluisobispocounty #restorativejustice #communityevents #fremonttheaterslo

Join us on August 16, 2024, for Bridging the Gap: Join the Conversation Event! Buy tickets today! #restorativejustice #RestorativePartners #BridgingTheGap #sanluisobispo #darylgrisby https://restorativepartners.org/bridging-the-gap/

Join us on August 16, 2024, for the Bridging the Gap: Join the Conversation Event! Buy tickets today! #restorativejustice #RestorativePartners #BridgingTheGap #sanluisobispo https://restorativepartners.org/bridging-the-gap/

Join Armand King and other renowned authors at Bridging the Gap! Get your ticket today!
www.restorativepartners.org/bridging-the-gap/

A special thank you to our sponsor 1st Capital Bank. We couldn't run our programs without your generosity. Join us at our annual benefit, Bridging The Gap: Join The Conversation on August 16 at the Fremont Theater. More information: https://restorativepartners.org/bridging-the-gap/

Join us The Bridge Cafe to celebrate Jaycee's graduation from the Culinary Arts Program. Read more:

Culinary Arts Program
Food Saves Lives

Restorative Partners is partnering with Cuesta College to implement a 16-week, fast-track culinary training program where students earn a Culinary Arts Foundation Certificate of Specialization. Future cohorts will have lab portions facilitated onsite at Restorative Partners' upcoming social enterprise café, The Bridge Café. We will host three cohorts of trainees, totaling 12 participants each year. The courses include online lectures and hands-on lab and work experience, both hosted at The Bridge Café.

The Culinary Certificate of Specialization provides job skills in a career technical educational program. It is designed to integrate academic and lab training with real-life experience in the field of Culinary Arts. Selected courses within the curriculum meet requirements for entry-level employment, ServSafe certification, and transferability to CSU programs. The program also provides students with lifelong learning knowledge and consumer and industry-applicable skills. Students are provided support through our System Navigators and Case Managers.

Our interest in providing culinary training work development kicked off in 2019 with the Culinary Training & Internship Program (CTIP) launched in partnership with the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County and Cuesta College. Students participated in 7.5 units of culinary courses, life skills and restorative justice groups, case management services, and job placement assistance.

@cuestacollege The Bridge Cafe #SLOgraduate @shareslo #community #slofoodie #eatslo #newtimeseats

Bridging The Gap offers the unique opportunity to support solutions to crucial social issues and programs promoting safety in San Luis Obispo County. READ HOW: https://restorativepartners.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/bridging-the-gap-is-finally-here-c9a25653-42f0-4afe-8160-e3b517456666

#motherandchild #unhomed #reunifyfamilies #2ndChance #slobenefit #charitywork #charityevent #fremonttheatre @shareslo #annashome #sanluisobispocounty

On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved people in the Confederate States were declared legally free.

But not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas. #Juneteenth #Socialissues #Restorativepartners #Sanluisobispo #freedom

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Grilled Cheese Tournament

Get ready for the cheesiest competition in town! Local chefs and home cooks go head-to-head in a grilled cheese showdown, all to support Restorative Partners. Come taste, vote, and see who takes home the Grilled Cheese Champion title!

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Upcoming Events

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Community Workshop: Understanding Restorative Justice
TBD| Restorative Partners Headquarters

Learn how restorative practices create healing and accountability.

Volunteer Orientation
TBD | Restorative Partners Headquarters

Discover ways to support individuals on their journey to transformation.

Annual Fundraiser: Bridging the Gap
Fall 2026 | 7:00-10:00 PM | [TBD]

Help us sustain our life-changing programs and celebrate community impact.

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Join Us: Events That Inspire Change & Build Community

SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament

Anna's Royal Tea

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How You can get involved

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Become a mentor, lead a workshop, or provide hands-on support.
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Help fund critical programs that offer second chances and healing.
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Events

Join Us: Events That Inspire Change & Build Community

SLO Grilled Cheese Tournament

Anna's Royal Tea

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Grilled Cheese Tournament

Upcoming Events

How You can get involved

Volunteer With Us Become a mentor, lead a workshop, or provide hands-on support. Donate Help fund critical programs that offer second chances and healing. Stay Connected Sign up for event updates and opportunities through our Newsletter.

Volunteer With Us
Become a mentor, lead a workshop, or provide hands-on support.
Donate
Help fund critical programs that offer second chances and healing.
Stay Connected
Sign up for event updates and opportunities through our Newsletter.