When you walk into Espresso Picolinos (6415 32nd Ave NW) on Sunset Hill, you’re often greeted with a smile by Sarah Lemm. She is a barista at the neighborhood coffee joint and is also a mentor with Youth in Focus.
The local non-profit is an “afterschool program that uses intensive photography training as a tool to help disadvantaged teens develop personal voice, positive identity, social skills and artistic skills,” their website states. Lemm went to Youth in Focus as a student and says, “I never did the fundraiser while I was there, so I thought I would help them out now.”
During the month of October, Lemm is donating all of her cash tips to Youth in Focus. She generally has Tuesdays and Thursdays off. (Disclosure: Picolinos is a sponsor of MyBallard.)
