Traditions
FESTIVE DÉCOR
Decking the halls definitely gets us in the holiday spirit. Set your own personal mood for your holidays with classic, whimsical, or ultra-modern decorations.
REFLECTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect back on the year you’ll leave behind and set goals for the year to come.
Recipes and Pairings
In December, our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday season and the traditional holidays feasts on the horizon. In the meantime, here are some elegant, easy “small plate” recipes – perfect for formal entertaining or impromptu football watching get-togethers.
Community Giving
What better time than the holiday season to adopt “gratitude as your attitude.” Everyone has something to give, something to share – even if it is just your time. At J. Lohr, we’re firm believers in the power of community. Read on to learn more about some of our favorite local heroes. And tell us about the organizations and outreaches that make a difference in the life of your community. Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CORE
J. Lohr is proud to be a CORE sponsor. Children Of Restaurant Employees grants support to food and beverage service employees’ families navigating life-altering circumstances.
CORE’s Mission
CORE grants support to children of food and beverage service navigating life-altering circumstances. In times of extreme strain brought on by family death, injury or diagnosed medical condition, loss of home, or other sudden or extreme circumstances, food and beverage employee’s families can become overwhelmed financially and emotionally. CORE is the nationally recognized community of support for all food and beverage service families in need by ensuring they feel cared for and valued.
The Family Giving Tree
In 1990, an MBA project by a student at San Jose State University evolved into The Family Giving Tree – a non-profit program that covers the greater San Francisco Bay area. One of their most visible outreaches is to fulfill holiday wishes; they supply gifts through local social service agencies that support families, children, and seniors.
The Family Giving Tree's Mission
The Family Giving Tree envisions a world where every child is made to feel like a valuable and empowered part of their community through a shared belief in the power of giving. The Family Giving Tree fulfills specific holiday wishes; they also provide backpacks filled with school supplies to those children in the most need in our communities. Family Giving Tree looks to inspire values of kindness, philanthropy and volunteerism. Learn how you can help at FamilyGivingTree.org.
Hope Services
Hope Services' community employment initiative assists adults with developmental challenges to achieve their vocational goals by matching them with local businesses. J. Lohr has partnered with Hope Services for thirteen years.
Hope Services' Mission
Hope Services’ overall mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Hope Services has been the leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities in Silicon Valley for over 66 years. Hope Services serves more than 3,500 people and their families in six counties and provide a broad spectrum of support for infants through seniors such as children’s services, day programs, staffing, mental health services, community living services, and senior services. Hope Services’ vision is to promote a common understanding that the world is a better place when people with disabilities are fully integrated into our community and culture. To learn more, please visit the Hope Services website.