Workshop A:
the heart of volunteer management

Brad and Libby Birky are co-founders of the longest running pay-what-you-can cafe; and the couple has spent the last five years traveling the country visiting, volunteering, and working at community cafes.

Join this workshop for an inspiring and insightful journey into the heart of volunteer management including harnessing the power of digital platforms and cultivating meaningful relationships.

Brad and Libby Birky will guide you through strategies and best practices for effectively utilizing and retaining volunteers. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer coordinator, or just starting out, this workshop offers invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration.

FACILITATORS: Brad and Libby Birky,
Founders of S.A.M.E. Cafe (Denver, CO and Toledo, OH)

Brad and Libby Birky opened S.A.M.E. Café (So All May Eat) in Denver, Colorado in October 2006.  The couple wanted to combine their experiences into a place that offered amazing food, a commitment to service, and a place to broaden one’s view of the world.  Today, the café is the longest running One World Everybody Eats café, and is the flagship of longevity for a nonprofit café.  In 2017, Brad and Libby successfully transitioned leadership of the daily operations to Brad Reubendale (Executive Director).  And today, Brad and Libby continue to play an active role amongst community café operators.  

Workshop D:
FAQs for cafe start-ups

Every Community Cafe® is as unique as the communities they serve. If you’ve experienced one Community Cafe, then you’ve seen only one cafe. However, over the years One World Everybody Eats has developed seven core principles of successful nonprofit Community Cafes, which are rooted in Food Insecurity Theory.

This workshop will answer the most frequently asked questions from communities looking to launch a Community Cafe and answer a few of your questions.

FACILITATOR: Jennifer Earle, Grace Cafe (Danville, KY)

Jennifer Earle currently serves as the Executive Director of Grace Cafe and Financial Officer at Trinity Episcopal Church in Danville, KY. She has been a non-profit accountant for over 24 years, working for various organizations in the US and overseas.

Besides being a lover of numbers and statistics, she is passionate about food and feeding all in the community.   Jennifer developed a love for cooking while living in Uganda and England with the help of an early 80’s cookbook.

When she isn’t working she loves traveling with her family and spending time in her garden.