How We Operate

When you see our employees ringing you up at the register and steaming milk to the perfect temperature for your morning latte, you’re actually witnessing our four-month work and life skills training program.

And while they’re handing you your afternoon pick-me-up, we’re also providing nonwork-related support such as housing referrals, counseling, educational pathways, connections to post program employment, transportation assistance, and basic needs supplies.

We've designed our unique employment program to provide the critical skills our youth will need to succeed in both the workforce and in life. The extra cost of these supportive services, as well as the overhead of training in new cohorts every four months, is far more than a traditional coffee shop could reasonably absorb. Right now, we are 60% funded through income the shop earns and 40% funded through contributions from our generous donors, who make sure we can provide more than a job for each youth who enters our doors.

And lastly, our mission is what sets us apart from other coffee shops in the Twin Cities. Our mission—our north star, our singular focus—is to provide meaningful employment, job skills, and resources that our youth need to end the cycle of homelessness. So yes, we make good coffee, but that isn't enough for us—our coffee has to do good, too.

So soar with us! Stop in for your favorite drink, meet our baristas, and learn more about our mission and how we can work together to end youth homelessness. We can't wait to see you!

Transparency

We know it’s important to you to feel like your donation is being used efficiently and for the right things. We’re committed to financial transparency and effective stewardship of your gift. Your trust is our priority as we work together to end youth homelessness.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Executive Director, Carley Kammerer