Our Youth Cafe Is Launching Soon
A space designed by youth, for youth - A place to belong
The Spark Society Youth Cafe is transforming a former used bookstore space within our centre into a vibrant, welcoming social hub. Here, youth will not only shape the look and feel of the cafe, but they will also take an active role in its operation—learning everything from business planning and branding to customer service and financial management.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT !!
* Come support the cafe in person
* Financial donations
* Mentorship
contact us @ kimberleysparkyouthcentre@gmail.com
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Our Story
Thanks to the support from community donors and the following grants we are on our way to achieving our vision
- CANADA POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
- Columbia Basin Trust RDEK ReDi Grants
- Community Futures Community Economic Development Grant
- City of Kimberley
Project Goals & Impact
This initiative goes beyond providing a space to gather; it empowers youth to take the lead in creating something lasting and meaningful.
● Fostering a sense of belonging: Many young people in our community lack a safe, social space outside of school and home. The cafe will provide that essential “third space” where they can feel at ease and included.
● Work experience & employment opportunities: With limited job opportunities for youth in our small town, the cafe will provide critical first-job experience, helping them develop customer service skills, teamwork, and leadership.
● Community connection & engagement: By involving local businesses and organizations, we are strengthening intergenerational relationships, fostering mentorship opportunities, and ensuring that young people feel integrated into the fabric of the community.
● Sustainable social enterprise: The goal is for the cafe to become self-sustaining, with revenue reinvested into future youth programming and the continued growth of the centre.
Thank you Selkirk Leadership Class !! We can't wait to put these benches to use:)
