A Community Gathering Space for Connection, Wellness, Creativity, and Culture
Located within the Park County Senior Center in downtown Livingston
Executive Summary
The Hub Club Cafe is a proposed community-centered café and gathering space to be developed within the Park County Senior Center in downtown Livingston, Montana.
Located on the highly visible corner of Main Street and Lewis Street, the space features large street-facing windows and strong downtown visibility that naturally support foot traffic, visibility, and community engagement.
The Hub Club Cafe is designed to become an extension of The Hub vision currently being developed within the Senior Center — a place centered around wellness, belonging, creativity, human connection, and intergenerational community engagement.
Our Vision
The Hub Club Cafe is not intended to be simply another coffee shop.
It is designed to become a welcoming multi-generational community gathering space that strengthens social connection, reduces isolation, supports wellness, and expands the role of the Senior Center as an active and vibrant part of the Livingston community.
The goal is to create an environment where people feel welcomed, connected, and encouraged to stay, interact, and participate.
The Hub Club Cafe will help bridge generations by creating shared space for seniors, students, artists, families, and community members.
Why This Project Matters
Communities across the country continue to face increasing social isolation among both seniors and youth.
At the same time, many small towns like Livingston lack welcoming evening gathering spaces that are affordable, safe, accessible, and community centered.
Connection
Creates more opportunities for social interaction, belonging, and stronger intergenerational connection within the community.
Accessible Gathering
Provides affordable food and beverage options in a safe, welcoming, community-centered downtown space.
Evening Programming
Supports evening cultural, arts, wellness, and community programming in Livingston.
Community Impact
Seniors
Increased opportunities for social connection, reduced isolation, a comfortable gathering environment, and accessible food and beverage options.
Youth
A safe and structured after-school gathering space with positive intergenerational interaction and opportunities for creative community involvement.
Community Members
A welcoming evening gathering space in downtown Livingston with opportunities for arts, music, cultural events, and community connection.
Project Goals
The Hub Club Cafe is designed to support long-term community connection, sustainability, and expanded programming at The Hub.
- Create a financially sustainable community café model
- Increase engagement within the Senior Center
- Develop a welcoming downtown gathering space
- Support intergenerational community connection
- Expand arts, culture, and wellness programming opportunities
- Strengthen long-term community involvement with the Senior Center
Operational Vision
The Hub Club Cafe will operate as a lean, community-centered café model designed for flexibility, sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Coffee & Espresso
Commercial espresso service capable of handling higher-volume beverage orders efficiently.
Simple Food & Smoothies
A limited smoothie menu and simple food offerings designed to reduce waste and operational overload.
Flexible Space
Flexible seating areas for quiet gathering, community events, evening programming, and performances.
Existing Infrastructure Advantage
Beginning May 1st, the Park County Senior Center will regain access to its full commercial kitchen facility following the relocation of the Meals on Wheels program.
This provides The Hub Club Cafe with access to substantial existing food service infrastructure, including a fully equipped commercial kitchen, large-scale food preparation capability, walk-in refrigeration, expanded dry storage capacity, and commercial-grade food preparation equipment.
- Reduced startup infrastructure costs
- Improved food quality and consistency
- Reduced dependence on outside food vendors
- Better food cost management
- Expanded opportunities for meal programs and events
- Greater long-term operational flexibility
Startup Funding Request
We are currently seeking $60,000 in startup funding and community support.
Funding will support equipment acquisition, operational setup, space development, launch preparation, and initial operational support for The Hub Club Cafe.
Equipment
Espresso, café, kitchen, and service equipment.
Space Setup
Furniture, fixtures, seating, and gathering areas.
Launch Prep
Supplies, training, signage, and opening operations.
Initial Support
Early operational support during the startup and launch phase.
Opportunities for Community Support
We welcome support from individuals, businesses, organizations, and community partners who want to help bring The Hub Club Cafe to life.
Ways to Help
- Financial contributions
- Community sponsorships
- Equipment donations
- Furniture donations
- Volunteer labor and assistance
- Community partnerships and collaborations
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Community tables
- Youth gathering hours
- Music and arts programming
- Event sponsorships
- Equipment sponsorships
Growth Strategy
The Hub Club Cafe is designed as a phased-growth project focused on responsible development and long-term sustainability.
Phase 1 — Initial Launch
Coffee and espresso service, smoothie offerings, soup and grab-and-go food, and limited pilot operations.
Phase 2 — Expanded Programming
Extended evening operations, community events and performances, and expanded community partnerships.
Phase 3 — Growth & Optimization
Operational refinement, expanded programming opportunities, and increased community engagement initiatives.
Long-Term Vision
The Hub Club Cafe is intended to become more than a café.
The long-term vision is to create a sustainable and welcoming community-centered environment that strengthens relationships between generations while supporting wellness, creativity, and meaningful human connection.
As the project develops, opportunities may expand into wellness-oriented food offerings, community meal programs, expanded arts and cultural programming, collaborative partnerships, and educational or intergenerational programming opportunities.
Help Us Build Something Meaningful
The Hub Club Cafe represents an opportunity to create something meaningful and lasting for the Livingston community.
More than a café, it is intended to become a place of conversation, creativity, connection, and belonging.
By supporting The Hub Club Cafe, participants and donors will help create a welcoming community space that serves seniors, students, artists, and the broader public while strengthening the future sustainability and mission of the Senior Center.
The Hub Club Cafe — By the Community, For the Community.
Contact Information
Garrick Fulmer-Faust, Executive Director
The Hub at PCSC
206 South Main Street
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone: (406) 333-2276
Email: garrick@parkcountyseniorcenter.org