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Cafe Momentum Offers Yearlong Employment to At-Risk Youth in Downtown Pittsburgh

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Cafe Momentum, a downtown nonprofit cafe, is providing yearlong employment opportunities to at-risk kids aged 15-19, offering them financial support and critical life skills. The program, funded by donations and grants through partnerships with Allegheny Foundation, Bank of America, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, provides a 12-month paid internship in the cafe's kitchen and dining area. The kids are paid $13-16 an hour and receive free transportation, access to life skills courses, 24/7 mental health support, tutoring, free meals, and a basic needs pantry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cafe Momentum program provides a 12-month paid internship to at-risk youth aged 15-19, who are referred through the juvenile justice system, schools, social services, or mental health providers.
  • The program is funded by donations and grants through partnerships with Allegheny Foundation, Bank of America, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
  • The interns are paid $13-16 an hour and receive free transportation, life skills courses, 24/7 mental health support, tutoring, free meals, and access to a basic needs pantry.
  • The program aims to change the way people see young people who have made mistakes, providing them with the support, skills, and resources necessary to succeed.
  • The Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh location has served over 120 interns since its opening in March 2023.
  • Cheyenne Tyler, executive director of Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh, emphasizes the importance of providing young people with the opportunity to exceed expectations and show that with support, skills, and resources, they can succeed.

Statistics:

  • The Cafe Momentum program provides a 12-month paid internship to at-risk youth aged 15-19.
  • The program is funded by donations and grants through partnerships with Allegheny Foundation, Bank of America, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
  • The interns are paid $13-16 an hour and receive free transportation, life skills courses, 24/7 mental health support, tutoring, free meals, and access to a basic needs pantry.
  • The Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh location has served over 120 interns since its opening in March 2023.

Sources:

  • Axios
  • Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh

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