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Homeless youths in Salt Lake City get new opportunities working as baristas at Maud’s Cafe

The chill, new coffee stop in Salt Lake City is staffed with homeless youths, who couldn’t be happier to find themselves on an upward track after some tough times.

Maud’s Cafe at 422 W. 900 South in the Granary District — the former warehouse and industrial area that’s undergoing a makeover — gives young adults a chance to get training and job experience and work for an hourly wage.

“All I can say is I’m grateful. The people here are amazing,” said Jennifer Salceda, 18. “And they believe in me. It changes everything — you start to believe in yourself.