Janet Cairo

Nite Light Cafe Mom

<p>I am a co-founder and executive director of Dedicated to Youth Ministries.&nbsp; I am passionate about Jesus and reaching out to people, especially teenagers, and showing them unconditional love and acceptance.&nbsp; My husband and I have been married for 30 years.&nbsp; We have poured our hearts and souls into the lives of thousands of people over the years.&nbsp; We opened a faith based community center in Berwyn in 2003 called The Nite Light Cafe.&nbsp; It provides a positive, drug-free, alcohol-free safehaven for teens and most of the events held there are centered around live music.&nbsp; On any given Saturday, local bands and touring bands perform.&nbsp; It is a come as you are environment.&nbsp; Over the years, thousands of teenagers have graced our doors and received love and hope in the midst of their circumstances.&nbsp; Most of the teens are&nbsp; troubled and hurting youth that are struggling to find purpose and meaning in life.</p> <p>BIOGRAPHY OF THE MINISTRY&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dedicated To You^th Ministries</span></strong> is an Illinois Not-For-Profit organization that was founded in 1999.&nbsp; Our mission is to provide a positive, loving and encouraging environment to every single person that graces the doors of each of the three businesses it owns and operates at 7009 W. Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Simply Saved Resale Store</span> </em>opened in November, 2003 and has become known in the neighborhood for offering gently used clothing, toys, memorabilia and household items at affordable prices.&nbsp; All items in the store are donated and it is run by a team of volunteers.&nbsp; <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Nite Light Caf&eacute;</span></em> opened in May, 2004 and is a faith based venue that hosts various music related events on the weekends in a drug-free and alcohol-free environment.&nbsp; Thousands of teenagers have graced the doors over the years and numerous lives have been impacted by the various events and outreach programs held at the venue.&nbsp; The caf&eacute; is also home to Dedicated to You^th Ministries&rsquo; church.&nbsp; Through the church, peer counseling, bible studies, and various interactive programs, many people have built strong Christian values that often times a traditional church environment had been unable to provide.&nbsp; In September, 2010, <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Above &amp; Beyond Music Store</span> </em>opened, offering music lessons, new and used instruments, sound equipment, music accessories and music related gift items.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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