At first glance, TheShop is a place where youthful energy is harnessed and channeled into positive projects that manifest as art, music, literature, wellness, and community volunteerism. As importantly, TheShop offers a “home” where the youth in our community can gather, exchange ideas, interact with positive adult role models, and find ways to support one another. Additionally, TheShop welcomes youth who are at-risk or at-risk for being homeless. Youth visit for lots of reasons, sometimes for a peanut butter sandwich and check into Facebook, sometimes to take off their backpack and greet friends, sometimes to plan how they want to change the world, but always because they feel welcome and safe.