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Join us for a Partner Walk With Purpose & Community Picnic Sunday, May 1 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at International Friendship Garden 2020 N McCormick Blvd, Evanston [button link=”https://e.givesmart.com/events/qk8/”]REGISTER NOW[/button]   […]

[button link=”https://curtscafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CurtsCafe_Executive_Director_Opportunity_Guide.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”]View Opportunity Guide[/button]   Dear Friends and Supporters of Curt’s Café, We are writing to let you know that our founder, Susan Garcia Trieschmann, has decided to transition from her role as Executive Director of Curt’s later this year. Susan has served as Curt’s Executive Director since its founding, almost 10 years [...]

I listened to a speaker recently and was mesmerized as he spoke about Leading A Good Life.  He said, “the ingredient to leading the good life was not expensive, not hard to get, not available to only a few, not scarce and there was no talent required”.  As a cook he had me at “ingredient”, [...]

As we continue to navigate through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we were able to reopen both cafes in June.  Through it all, 2021 was a successful year for Curt’s Cafe. Over 50 new students participated in our program and many graduates returned – some just to check in and others needing additional support, which [...]

Curt’s Café Virtual Party With Purpose SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Join us as we celebrate our students' strength, resiliency and success in our first ever student led virtual event. Cost: $100 Sponsorships available starting at $250 [button link="https://curtsworks.givesmart.com"]BUY TICKETS NOW[/button]

Celebrate September with our Bakery Monthly Specials: Peach Pie Scones, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, Sprinkle Sugar Cookie. And, we have a 50% off on all freshly baked pastries from 1:30 – 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Our Staff and Student Monthly Special is 21% off Frappes for all Food Service Workers. […]