Why Does a Coffee Shop Need Donations?
Coffee sales help us operate our shop and sell great products. Donations make the deeper work of our mission possible.
An inclusive workplace requires more hands-on training, individualized support and intentional staffing than a traditional café. Gifts allow us to invest in our employees, equip the people who work alongside them and develop new employment opportunities through programs like AwakenWorks.
As Awaken grows, donations help ensure that our mission grows with us—so that we can serve more people without reducing the quality of support each employee receives.
Your Gift at Work
Supporting Employees
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Workplace accommodations, accessible training materials and individualized resources help employees work with greater confidence and independence. This can include visual instructions, adaptive resources, communication supports and other employee-specific needs.
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Specialized training prepares managers, staff and volunteers to provide effective, respectful and consistent support. This includes training related to intellectual and developmental disabilities, workplace accommodations, communication and inclusive employment practices.
Creating Time for Individualized Support
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Creating Time for Individualized Support
Additional staffing allows managers and support staff to offer hands-on instruction, encouragement and coaching while our team continues to serve amazing coffee and create a welcoming experience for every customer.
Expanding Employment Through AwakenWorks
Equipping the People Who Provide Support
Creating Time for Individualized Support
AwakenWorks creates meaningful paid employment beyond the café through coffee production, online orders, corporate partnerships and other small-batch projects.
Special Thanks to our Corporate Partners
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