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![Marina Hall recently emancipated from California’s foster care system. Through a nonprofit financial literacy program, she is on a path to fiscal health. Marina Hall recently emancipated from California’s foster care system. Through a nonprofit financial literacy program, she is on a path to fiscal health.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1013_F_making_cents.jpg?1577874530)
Making Cents
Preparing foster youth for their financial future.
For many foster youth, establishing stability within in the foster care system is exceedingly difficult. But it’s after emancipation that the realities of financial independence become even more challenging.
![Lorrie Wilson and Ruth Miller are the new co-chairs heading the United Way’s Women in Philanthropy program. Lorrie Wilson and Ruth Miller are the new co-chairs heading the United Way’s Women in Philanthropy program.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/1013_F_expanding-a-vision.jpg?1577874530)
Expanding a Vision
New leadership means fresh ideas for Women in Philanthropy
Banning together 12 years ago, a group of local women sought out to help foster youth establish healthy lives after emancipation.
![Danny and Olga Turner, owners, Pushkin’s Bakery Danny and Olga Turner, owners, Pushkin’s Bakery](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0913_taste_main.jpg?1577874530)
Against the Grain
More local menus offer gluten-free options
Demand for gluten-free foods is increasing as more American’s are gaining awareness about the health impacts of wheat. Health seekers and people sensitive to wheat’s protein composite are often limited by the menu options at standard restaurants. But that is changing as local eateries capitalize on the surge of consumers with dietary restrictions.
![Duck Confit and Pork Sausage with green lentils, duck fat fingerlings, frisee, bacon, stonefruit and champagne vinaigrette paired with Original Formula Manhattan made with James E. Pepper 1776 rye whiskey, Vya sweet vermouth, Small Hand Foods gum syrup and house citrus bitters Duck Confit and Pork Sausage with green lentils, duck fat fingerlings, frisee, bacon, stonefruit and champagne vinaigrette paired with Original Formula Manhattan made with James E. Pepper 1776 rye whiskey, Vya sweet vermouth, Small Hand Foods gum syrup and house citrus bitters](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0713_taste_main_0.jpg?1577874530)
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Paragary displays new vision with Hock Farm Craft & Provisions
Across the street from the bustling Capitol, a new establishment is making the most of the region’s history of agriculture and abundance — at the hands of three owners willing to supply the gusto and know-how.