Our Programs
the nest
The Nest is a Community Coffee House - where 100% of the proceeds will go towards youth and young adult programming. In addition to coffee, The Nest Outreach Advocates will be available for young people to explore opportunities via resources, community connections, outreach, events, and simply interacting, building connections and social capital.
THE NEST - A Community Coffee House
nest open HOURS:
DAYS & HOURS:
WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
THURSDAY: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
FRIDAY: 8:30AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
We look forward to seeing you!
LOCATION ADDRESS:
Affordable housing
The Pfeiffer and Parliament House are affordable housing projects for young adults 18-25 who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or fleeing an unsafe environment. We provide case care to the residents and access to a variety of resources.
Case plans are driven by the resident and their desired outcomes. We support education, employment, mental health and social wellbeing to assist in guiding emerging young adults into sustainable living.
What is On-site Therapeutic Supportive Services?
Provided assessment, counseling and behavioral health support to emerging youth and youth adults who are involved in the Pfeiffer House Sustainable Living program, as well as young people that are associated with OWL360 through a referral process.
If you are interested in living at the Pfeiffer House please click on “APPLY HERE” below and fill out BOTH the Referral and the ROI form and our Director Kelli Parcher at OWL360 will contact you.
*If you have any questions before filling out the forms, you can contact Kelli Parcher at:
kelliparcher@jeffersonyouthproject.org
Application/Referral forms - to apply for supportive housing
Free Mental Health services
Our Mental Health Professional provides evidence-based therapeutic services to young people.
The Youth & Young Adult Advisory Council
YYAAC Benefits & Expectations
YYAAC council members will be given a voice through their lens of lived experiences, including diversity, equity and inclusion helping make decisions about how to listen to young people and give support when and where it is needed. A participant can earn volunteer & community service hours if needed. Just ask.
Being a part of the council you make new connections with other local young people & organizations. Stipend earning is a benefit when available.
The council is a community engagement group where everyone is between 14 - 25 who will guide the creation of this local space that works towards sustainable housing and living skills, education, employment, reduction of stigma, community events & activities building social capital. This council will help ensure that our strategies are relevant, meaningful & accessible to young people. OWL360 values young people's insight, expertise, experiences, and contributions.
If you are interested in joining or learning more about how to be part of the YYAAC Please send us a message! You can reach the council at: admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
"My experience with the YYAAC is [that it is] a welcoming environment helping the youth in this town to get involved with our community”
-Hoku
MENTORSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
(available upon approval)
Our goal is to come alongside and foster an environment of learning, regardless of where you are at in life or what you may already know. Over the course of four months we will be teaching you everything we know about advocacy, outreach, coffee, customer service, coffee culture, and the coffee industry. We are here to support you as you learn and develop barista and retail experience and want to help prepare you for future job placement opportunities and stability in life. OWL360 staff want to advocate for you and hope that you would pay it forward by advocating for others coming in through our doors.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in our community & like our mission, send us a letter of interest or simply email us at
admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org and let us know what position you are interested in and why. Please make sure to add your name & how we can best contact you.
We look forward to meeting you!
Join Our Team
Looking for employment opportunities?
Our Advocates, and Coffee Companion Barista’s are the soul of The Nest, and the grounds to our coffee. They are all an important part of our patrons’ days, and experts in being humans handcrafting delicious, and perfect beverages.
Coffee Companion Barista’s personally connect and create
moments that make a difference, and work together to create a welcoming environment. They bring our mission and values to life
— for both our patrons and each other!
Want to join the OWL360 team?
Contact us here: admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
COFFEE COMPANION ALLY
Coffee Companions are an important part of our patrons' days and are experts in being humans handcrafting delicious beverages. Our Baristas are also cross trained in advocacy and resources for young people. Their work personally connects and creates moments that make a difference as we all work together to create a welcoming environment.
ALLY POSITIONS
Ally: Our allies and outreach team are responsible for connecting with youth and young adults in Jefferson County, while advocating for the human rights of all young people. This happens while supporting the development of skills that lead to sustainable independence. Their approach is guided by a foundation of compassion and hope.
Our staff typically work directly with youth and young adults to provide support and assistance. The variety of support may include, but are not limited to, education, employment, housing, medical - mental health, basic needs, supportive services and beyond. Staff are always guided by the voice of the person they are supporting – walking alongside them as they create their journey.
VOLUNTEERING
Looking for a new volunteer gig?
Look no further…
Our wonderful volunteers support our services team by providing supportive service where needed in advocacy and outreach. Our volunteers will be available to assist in connecting our young people with our resources and assisting our coffee companions, organizing materials, donations and helping the OWL360 team with "back office" tasks. Like working on events, being involved in other projects depending on current agency needs, and the interests, unique skills and talents of each volunteer.
QUICK LINKS
CONTACT US
admin@jeffersonyouthproject.org
MAILING ADDRESS
1240 W Sims Way #319
Port Townsend, WA. 98368