CISO Cafe is Now Open

When the "OPEN" sign flashed on in the front window of 109 Van Scoyoc Ave in Orting on July 7th at 10 AM, slightly more than 100 people came out to see the new changes that awaited them inside at the NEW "CISO Cafe" (formerly the old Park Bench Cafe)!
 
After nearly 1,000 volunteer hours, the transformation was complete and the new cafe, that will help Orting youth learn job skills that will enable them to become strong, future employees for local employers was up and running.  "I am excited and hopeful to see how this little sandwich shop will help youth reach their education and career goals," said Steve Rodrigues, CISO Board Chair, "to see this many youth here to volunteer their time over the summer to learn job skills and earn volunteer hours is incredible moving and inspirational...this is what CISO is about!"
 
11 local youth came to make burritos, wraps, soup, rice bowls and salads for local customers.  People in attendance were able to sample each of the items and particularly liked the CISO steak and salmon.  "The healthy twist to the menu items is a great touch", said Chrissy Tillet, local MetLife agent, "it is hard to grab something healthy when you are on the go, so this is a great thing for Orting!"
 
Another special feature of the cafe is the punch cards.  On each card is a healthy habit, and once a person does that healthy habit 5 times and checks in at the cafe each time, they will earn themselves a free entree!  "Punch cards have everything listed on them from 'I walked more than a block to the cafe', to, 'I drank 8 or more glasses of water today'", said David Lowery, who hopes to be a regular customer of the cafe.  "This is a great way for me to remember to focus on myself and my health goals," he said, "and work on earning a free entree at the same time!"
 
Cafe hours are 10 AM to 2 PM - Monday through Friday.  If the cafe does well, the hours will likely expand into weekend and night time hours.  If you have any questions, please call (360)893-0659.