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Community Connections
"Community Connections: Changing Lives Together," a production by Kings Partnership, offers a compelling narrative of collective impact and transformative initiatives. Delve into the heart of our community as we highlight stories of resilience, empowerment, and progress. Join us every other Friday as we showcase the power of collaboration and the profound changes we make when we come together as a community.
Community Connections
Stronger together: How Gottis Kitchen grew with community support
In this episode, host Marilyn Castaneda sits down with Edgar Puga, one of the owners of Gotti’s Kitchen—a beloved local Mexican-American food business that has grown from a humble dream into a vital part of the community. Edgar shares the inspiring story behind Gotti’s beginnings, including the early challenges and passion that fueled their first steps.
More than just a restaurant, Gotti’s Kitchen has become a space where culture, connection, and community come together. Edgar reflects on how partnerships with local nonprofits and the unwavering support of their community helped them rise through adversity and expand their vision. What started as a small kitchen has now blossomed into a staple in the area—serving not just delicious meals, but also hope, opportunity, and unity.
Tune in to hear how community support helped shape their journey, why giving back is now woven into everything they do, and what it truly means to grow with and for the people around you.