“What brought me here? Word of mouth. What kept me here? Literally everything else!” If you’ve been in the Café during coffee hours, you’ve seen Lexi behind the counter of the coffee station, either making delicious, caffeinated beverages, or giving someone instruction on making one. Lexi is our Barista Training Program manager (she’s also a
Marla’s story
In 2006, My mom worked at the YMCA in downtown Seattle. I would walk by the Recovery Cafe on 2nd and Bell where meetings were held and lunch was served. People who had struggles were welcome there. I hung out and became a member and attended a couple of 12 step meetings and recovery circles.