"Sometimes it is hard to see this, so a supportive environment, such as the Serenity Cafe, is a place where women can start to rebuild their lives.”
“Women who have experienced domestic abuse have been through a living hell - but their future is full of great possibilities. “The café will be such a healing place because women can speak to others who have been in the same situation. "As their confidence is shattered, it is harder to begin new friendships. "The abuse they’ve experienced often leaves them with physical and mental scars that take time to heal. Yvette Hazelden, Look Ahead’s strategic domestic abuse lead in Kent, said: “When women leave an abusive relationship, they can feel lonely and isolated. Rebecca leads a team of IDVSAs (Independent Domestic Abuse Advisors) who receive hundreds of referrals for women living in the west Kent area every year. Rebecca Swaine, service manager, said: "Look Ahead identified that after the pandemic a lot of survivors of domestic abuse might have been isolated at home, (and) we felt the need for a social and safe space where people can come and meet." Serenity Cafe ribbon cutting (55499210) The charity specialises in providing services for young people, the homeless and people with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Led by charity, Look Ahead, and with backing from organisations including Kent County Council (KCC) and Belvoir Tunbridge Wells, the service will help women rebuild their lives with job coaching and financial and housing advice. Raytown High School has featured Serenity Café in their school newspaper.Serenity Cafe, Tunbridge Wells has its grand openingĪs well as serving up coffee, tea and cake, it will provide a slice of normality for women leaving abusive relationships and also be a place where survivors can share their stories and a safe space for their children to play. It also supports local schools such as Raytown High School by sponsoring their football and basketball teams. Serenity has been featured in numerous food magazines and newspapers. We have hosted events for the Goodwill, Jackson County Parks and Recreation, and the local Raytown public library. We are a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Raytown, Blue Springs, and Kansas City, Missouri. Serenity has partnered with Price Chopper to offer advertising and coupons in store.
Serenity Café is working to build relationships with businesses and consumers. We offer competitive pricing, daily specials, and coupons to new and repeat customers.Serenity Café uses social media marketing to market its products and offers promotions to create new and repeat customers. Serenity Café targets customers from all demographics in its offerings. All food offered are house recipes and made to order. We also offer specialty lemonades, fresh fruit smoothies, and a variety of different ice cream blenders. We make house blends of rosemary, sage, and lavender. We carry gourmet coffee products such as espressos, lattes, macchiatos, and cappuccinos. We have a relaxing atmosphere where customers can come to unwind and enjoy a cup of coffee in our dining area or enjoy the sun out on the covered patio.Serenity Café provides a relaxing environment and is committed to creating an excellent customer experience by meeting the needs and wants of its customer. Our mission is to provide an unforgettable experience to our customers and to be known for our food, coffee, entertainment, and most of all the outstanding customer service that we provide. The first thing you see in front of the café is the welcoming patio seating with a canopy and a fire pit. It is in the heart of the community, on a main street, and easy for customers to get to. It has curb appeal and is located next to our Wellness and Yoga Center and Raytown high school and a few shopping centers. Rebecca is looking to grow her cafe in Kansas City!Serenity Café is located in the business district of downtown Raytown, MO.