Just two hours south of San Diego, in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, a powerful movement is taking shape. On this episode of The Jeremiah Show, Jeremiah sits down with Amar Harrag and David Steel of the Ethos Baja Foundation to discuss their mission to build a culinary school at Rancho de los Niños—an orphanage that has provided a safe home for vulnerable children for over 55 years.

This isn’t just about food. It’s about creating opportunity, teaching real-world skills, and giving these children a path forward. From building a baby nursery to launching a community-driven culinary program, Amar and David share how passion, hospitality, and purpose are coming together to break cycles and build futures—one life at a time.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where great food, great people, and a powerful purpose come together.

Help Us Build a Culinary School for Deserving Youth

The 2026 Gala Benefiting the Culinary Training School at Rancho de los Niños takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Municipal, 1722 S Coast Hwy, Ste 2, Oceanside, CA. $75 per person, hosted by ETHOS Baja Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, raising funds to build a culinary training school on the campus of Rancho de los Niños in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico.

Event Info: https://partiful.com/e/eaFFtvGQVxsnjTxDUYQe?

Help build their future. Learn more at: stay.ethosretreats.com or

https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-culinary-school-at-rancho-de-los-ninos

To learn more about Amar Harrag, please visit: https://amarharrag.com/

To learn more about David Steel, please visit: https://davidsteel.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:31 The Importance of Home and Community Support
04:43 Rancho de los Niños: A Sanctuary for Children
06:06 Launching a Culinary School for Empowerment
10:56 The Ethos Baja Foundation and Its Vision
12:45 Personal Stories of Connection and Commitment
18:15 Building a Legacy Through Culinary Education
25:45 The Role of Food in Community and Healing
31:46 Inception of the Culinary School Idea
34:08 Addressing Staff Shortages in Baja Restaurants
37:50 The Vision for a Culinary School
40:48 Embedding Purpose in Restaurant Work
43:03 The Role of Rancho de los Niños
46:54 Creating Opportunities for Orphaned Children
49:58 Community Engagement and Support
51:47 The Ethos Baja Foundation's Mission
55:05 The Upcoming Gala for Culinary School
01:01:26 Final Thoughts on the Culinary School's Impact