Old Skool Cafe, a nonprofit jazz-themed soul food restaurant in Bayview Hunters Point, is uniquely operated by at-risk youth aged 16 to 22. With programs emphasizing food service skills and life competencies like financial literacy, this initiative stands in stark contrast to rising punitive measures for minors. Supported by substantial funding, including contributions from various sponsors, the cafe not only trains youth for careers but also pairs them with life coaches who assist them in emotional growth and future preparedness, culminating in externships in their communities.
Old Skool Cafe empowers at-risk youth by providing job training, life skills, and financial literacy, contrasting with harsher juvenile justice policies aimed at prosecuting more children as adults.
The nonprofit, funded by various donors and foundations, is committed to helping its participants build a future, avoiding incarceration through skills and mentorship.
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