• courage
• compassion
• connection
• commitment

E4C’s Kids in the Hall Bistro, located in Edmonton’s City Hall provides the public with good food and excellent service, while meeting the needs of at-risk youth for training in life and employment skills. This program breaks the cycle of dependence and poverty through an innovative partnership of business and community.

 
THE PROGRAM

Program clients usually are inner city youth (aged 16-24) from unstable home environments. Often they have faced multiple barriers to schooling and employment. Many have been involved with the criminal justice or child welfare systems, have been homeless, or depend on social assistance.

The program is geared to tackle the issues that have blocked young people from success. For participants, it is an opportunity to gain real experience in a supportive atmosphere.  This actual on-the-job experience in a viable restaurant, has led to a high success rate. "Success" means youth secure employment or continue their education after their program ends. The "word on the street" is that the Kids in the Hall Bistro offers an exciting and rewarding program. More and more youth apply each year.

Program graduates leave with:

• concrete employment skills
• life skills
• work experience and an understanding of basic work responsibilities
• competency in various food service industry roles
• an understanding of their responsibility for their own career development
• increased self-esteem and sense of self-worth

 
The Dish is the newsletter of the Kids in the Hall Bistro Program written by youth. Download the latest issue of The Dish.

THE PARTNERS

The program draws strength from its blending of Albertans' entrepreneurial spirit, compassion and capacity for innovation. As a successful social enterprise combined with an essential social service program, Kids in the Hall Bistro operates in partnership with:

• The Muttart Foundation
• Métis Nation of Alberta
• United Way of the Alberta Capital Region
• Federal Government
• Alberta Child and Youth Services
• Oteenow
• Binette Family
• Bulter Family Foundation
• Catholic School Board Fresh Start
• The City of Edmonton
• Edmonton Community Foundation
• CSU 52 Benevolent Society
• Servus Credit Union
• Canada Lands Company

 
Many other businesses provide work experience opportunities.

Kids in the Hall Bistro Volunteer Resource Development Committee

A Community Relations Advisory Committee fosters long-term community connections to meet the needs of the program, its clients and the community.

• Dianne and Irv Kipnes
• Judy Ham, Diversified Staffing
• Linda Sloan, City Councillor
• Sean Montgomery, Thermo Design
• Karen Labossiere, City Coatings
• Jan Luther, Sawridge Hotel
• Fred Katz, Fred Katz Photographic
• Leona Maurer, Diversified Staffing
• Brad Stromberg, Office of the Mayor
• Cam Hantiuk, Waste Management

 
THE BISTRO

Kids in the Hall Bistro is a vibrant downtown Edmonton bistro located in City Hall serving an eclectic upscale casual menu in our comfortable restaurant. By eating at Kids in the Hall Bistro you are helping youth in Edmonton gain the experience and skills necessary to be successful in life.

For reservations, contact:

Kids in the Hall Bistro at City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton AB  T5J 2R7
Phone: 780.413.8060 #1
Fax: 780.423.7959

THE CATERING

Our catering division will accommodate your small or large function providing a customizable menu at our location or off-site.

Phone: 780.413.8060 ext #2
E-mail: catering@kidsinthehallbistro.com

Catering website: www.kidsinthehallbistro.com

Kids in the Hall Bistro Program

Phone: 780.983.3166
Fax: 780.413.9279
E-mail: cravery@kidsinthehallbistro.com

Outreach
Phone: 780.413.9264