4:10 Irish Den is a non-profit coffee shop founded in 2019 by Traci Lucas, driven by her passion for the education and well-being of the youth in the community.
Zach and Traci Lucas moved to Chapman when Zach secured a teaching position at Chapman Middle School in 2013. The school district covers 550 square mile radius, so most students rely on buses to get home and are unable to return to town for events like sports games, dances, and theater productions because they don't have transportation or are too young to drive. Seeing the kids hanging out in parking lots and on the streets, they felt there had to be a solution. Drawing from Traci's background in coffee management and her love for the youth, the idea for Irish Den was born.
The coffee shop not only provides a gathering place for local teens but also offers valuable job skills through student internship programs, aiming to prepare them for the future. Irish Den is committed to serving and empowering the kids in the community.
Our Main Objectives:
Creating a safe, fun place for the youth to hang out together after school.
Sponsor events like: 5th Quarters, Gaming Tournaments, Karaoke, Popcorn & Movie Nights, Trivia, Game Nights etc.
Employment training opportunities for student interns.
Internet services to complete homework & tutors after school.