Letter from the executive director

We all know how challenging the year 2021 was, and we were no strangers to what every other company was experiencing. We had to navigate the constant changes in COVID-19 protocols, shutdowns, mandates, staffing shortages, and uncertainty about what the future would hold. That is why, despite these hardships, we feel so fortunate to have achieved what we did during the last twelve months.

2021 was a year of growth, lots of trial by error, and learning and laughing from our mistakes.

Candidly, it took some time to figure out the mechanics of running a coffee shop that also provides employment training to youth experiencing homelessness. We so appreciated the flexibility of our staff and customers as we experimented with the right staffing models, shop procedures, and programming plans. With a year under our belt, a solid leadership team in place, and the invaluable support of our donors and the community, we are ready to take what we learned and hit the ground running. This year, with the addition of our Program Manager and partner support, such as Starbucks, we will see an increase in our employment capacity and ultimately our ability to fulfill our vision of ending youth homelessness.

Thank you to every community member, donor, customer, and supporter who made this possible. Together, we are building a brighter future.

– Carley Kammerer, LSW

Notable successes

Some of the most notable things that have happened around here were: 

Thank you 2021 donors

“I personally sponsor and support Wildflyer because I believe that jobs and training and opportunities are the keys to ending homelessness for youth and teens. This mission matters”

Steph/Soar Circle