May at Spill The Tea Cafe! 💫
Coming This Summer: Youth Thrive Fest 2025!
FREE FOR ALL YOUTH UNDER 18 - CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
Looking for something powerful, fun, and truly meaningful for this summer?
Youth Thrive Fest 2025, presented by Spill The Tea Café, is more than just an event—it’s a high-energy celebration of resilience, leadership, and empowerment that brings together hundreds of youth from across Hawai‘i.
✨ What to Expect:
🎶Youth-led performances that inspire– Celebrate the power and talent of the next generation on stage.
🍽️ Delicious food (and yes—it’s free!) – Fuel your day with ono local eats and sweet treats.
🤝 Peer connections that matter – Meet other youth who get it, build friendships, and share your story.
🌱 Creative workshops & mental wellness activities– Express yourself, learn something new, and walk away with real tools.
🔗 Network with local changemakers & stakeholders– Get face time with leaders who are shaping Hawai‘i’s future—and want to hear from you.
Theme:The Future is Ours — because every young person deserves to define success on their own terms. Dress to impress!
🎟️ Free admission for ALL youth ages 20 and under!
🗓️ Friday, June 13, 2025 | The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Let your teen experience a day of confidence, community, and connection—and be reminded they’re never alone.
👉 Spots are limited! Learn more and register now:
spilltheteacafe.org/youththrivefest
📁 Corporate sponsors welcome!
Check out our Sponsorship Packet: CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS | CLICK NOW
🗓 Youth Community Calendar 🗓
🎲 Critical Core Group
Join us for Critical Core—a weekly tabletop roleplaying group designed to help youth build social skills, confidence, and connection through imaginative gameplay and teamwork.
Perfect for youth who enjoy storytelling, creativity, and collaboration in a safe, supportive space.
Spots are limited—reach out to join or learn more!
Facilitator: Genevieve Dunn
🗓 Every Wednesday
🕐 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Spill The Tea Café, 1034 Queen St, 2nd Level
🚨 New Group Alert: Faces of Friendship 🎭
We’re kicking off summer with creativity, connection, and healing!
Faces of Friendship is a 4-week creative therapy group where youth will explore their emotions, build new friendships, and boost confidence through mask-making, roleplay, and expressive art.
Facilitator: Cherie Souza & Deizhanna Kaya
🗓 Saturdays | May 31 – June 21
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Spill The Tea Café, 1034 Queen St, 2nd Level
👥 Ideal for ages 8–13 (all youth under 18 welcome)
🗓 Non-clinical events 🗓
🎤 Slam Poetry Night 📝🔥
Your voice matters! Experience a dynamic evening where passion meets performance. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-time performer, this is your stage for raw, spontaneous expression. Immerse yourself in an electrifying atmosphere of rhythm, creativity, and inspiring words!
📅 Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
RSVP NOW FOR SLAM POETRY NIGHT!
🏆 Success stories 🏆
This month, we’re celebrating a powerful milestone—our incredible interns have officially graduated! Over the past year, they’ve shown up with heart, purpose, and dedication, playing a key role in the impact we’ve made across Hawai‘i.
From supporting youth sessions to leading community projects, they’ve been a vital part of the Spill The Tea Café ‘ohana. We’re so proud of the work they’ve done and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll continue to make in mental health, advocacy, and beyond.
Please help us congratulate them and send your love their way by replying to his email! 💙
💪 Strengthening Partnerships 🤝
🌊 Reminder: FREE Spill The Tea Café x Surfrider Spirit Sessions
Spots are still available for the Summer and Fall sessions of our powerful partnership with Surfrider Spirit Sessions! This unique opportunity allows youth to build confidence, gain life skills, and connect with a supportive community—no surf experience required!
📅Session Dates:
Summer:June 21 – August 9 (Apply by June 7)
Fall: September 27 – November 15 (Apply by September 12)
✨Why Join?
🏄♂️ Experience the healing power of the ocean 🤝 Build confidence & make lifelong connections
🌊 Develop teamwork, resilience & communication skills
FREE spots are limited to just 15 youth per session. To apply, simply reply to this email and we will complete the referral application for you!
Join us for the second annual Gender Journeys Day on June 28, 2025, at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).
The goal of Gender Journeys Day is to build a stronger community of support while increasing understanding of gender-affirming care for keiki.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)
651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
This full-day gathering supports transgender and gender-diverse youth, families, educators, and healthcare professionals through learning, connection, and culturally grounded care.
💵 Registration Fees:
Healthcare Provider: $200
Trainees / Kumu: $70
ʻOhana (1 adult + 1 keiki): $30
Additional keiki: $12
📌 Register by June 13 at genderjourneyshawaii.org 📩
Financial assistance available—email: hello@genderjourneyshawaii.org
STAY CONNECTED THIS SUMMER!
Call Us: (808) 797-5043
Email Us: info@spilltheteacafe.org
Fax: +1 (231) 325-9172
