Keep Sisu Play Café Open for Our Community

Sisu Play Café was born from a simple question: What was I missing as a parent in our community? The answer became a dream—a warm, welcoming space designed for young children and their families to connect, explore, and feel at home.

Since opening our doors, we’ve hosted birthday parties, community events, sensory play groups, and so many everyday moments that matter. We’ve watched friendships form between kids and parents alike, and we've worked hard to make Sisu a space that feels more like a living room than a business.

But like many small businesses, we’ve faced challenges we couldn’t have predicted. Despite the love and support from our community, rising costs, a tough economy, and the reality of managing every aspect of the business as a full-time parent have pushed us to the brink.

We’re not ready to give up.

With your help, we hope to keep Sisu’s doors open and continue serving the families who have made this space so special. Your support will go directly toward operating costs, rent, and giving us the breathing room to adapt, grow, and keep doing what we love.

If Sisu has ever meant something to you—if your child has played here, if you’ve found connection or comfort within these walls—we would be endlessly grateful for your donation or for sharing our story.

We still believe in the heart of Sisu: the grit, determination, and community spirit it was named after. With your help, we can keep that spirit alive.

With love and gratitude,

Jessica & the Sisu Play Café Family