# Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-05-17 | Updated 2012-05-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-cafe References: [oldskoolcafe.org](http://www.oldskoolcafe.org/) Old Skool Cafe (OSC) is a faith-based, youth-run [fine dining supper club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025) in San Francisco with a view to providing career opportunities and a supportive environment to at-risk, previously incarcerated and foster care young people aged 16 to 22. The restaurant boasts a 1940s-theme, provides [intensive mentoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator), personal and professional development, as well as providing paid youth apprenticeships for at-risk youth likely having trouble finding comparable employment. Acting as chefs, waiters and entertainers, the faith-based program is said to specifically designed to offering positive, solid alternatives to a life of poverty and crime. The Old Skool Cafe program also has a goal of connecting with other local organizations, businesses and churches to create a "web of support" for young people. If you are interested in supporting the Old Skool Cafe program but won't be in the San Francisco area anytime soon, you can get involved by making a donation on their website. **Contact Information** Old Skool Cafe [website](http://www.oldskoolcafe.org/) Old Skool Cafe on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/oldskoolcafe) Old Skool Cafe on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/oldskoolcafe) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Empowerment Programs:** Creating fine dining supper clubs and mentoring programs to provide career opportunities and support at-risk youth. - **Alternative Employment Initiatives:** Developing paid apprenticeships and job opportunities for previously incarcerated and foster care youth to prevent them from falling into a life of crime. - **Collaborative Support Networks:** Creating partnerships and connections with local organizations, businesses, and churches to offer a comprehensive support system for at-risk young people. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Incorporating youth-run fine dining supper clubs and mentorship programs to empower and provide employment opportunities for at-risk youth. - **Nonprofit Sector:** Supporting programs like Old Skool Cafe that focus on youth development and crime prevention through donations and partnerships. - **Social Services:** Collaborating with youth-centric organizations to offer mentorship and employment opportunities for at-risk youth to support their personal and professional growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-links-foundation.md) - [Home Security-Branded Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighbourgood-caf.md) - [Affordable Chef-Made Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefmade-meals.md) - [School Breakfast Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-club-of-canada-supports.md) - [Black Youth-Empowering Coffee Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartholomew-jones.md) - [Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-kitchen.md) - [CSR Baking Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-a-better-tomorrow.md) - [Youth Supporting Fundraiser Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raise-some-dough.md) - [Youth-Focused Mentorship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator.md)