On this episode of Easterseals South Florida, hosted by Mark Allen, we welcome a remarkable panel — Christoph Babka, co-founder of Men in Pink; Marco Zuniga Gutierrez, director of development at Miami Jewish Health Foundation; Sardou Mertilus, partner at Citrin Cooperman; and Chef Summer Navarro , baking and pastry chef instructor at St. Thomas University — for an engaging conversation on service, community, and the culinary mission behind the event. Together they preview the 36th annual Festival of Chefs on September 24th, a celebration that funds vocational culinary training for students with special abilities. There’s a big difference between sending a check and showing up and actually seeing the impact of what you’re giving. When you are helping others, it gives you that sense of purpose and validation that you can’t get from a phone. In this episode, we discuss: – The 36th annual Festival of Chefs on September 24th – Vocational culinary training for students with special abilities – Men in Pink and low-barrier social philanthropy – Miami Jewish Health’s care for South Florida seniors – Why hands-on volunteering beats writing a check – How the event helps students build confidence and careers Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation and grab your tickets at festivalofchefs.com to join the celebration on September 24th. For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com . If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post Easterseals South Florida: Festival of Chefs 2026 with Christoph Babka, Marco Zuniga Gutierrez, Sardou Mertilus Chef Summer Navarro first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less