Curt’s Cafe founder Susan Trieschmann (foreground) is stepping aside as executive director of the nonprofit. Since its inception 10 years ago, more than 500 at-risk young men and women have worked and graduated from Curt’s, now at 2922 Central St. “They can go anywhere after leaving here because they’ve learned how to show up on time and they’ve learned how to hustle,” she said. With her are customer Elizabeth Bradford and store manager John Thomas. (Photo by Richard Cahan)
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