THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good. Community Champion of The Week: Coffee Inclusive Coffee Inclusive, a subsidiary of PA Inclusive, is more than a coffee shop and bakery in Pittston. It is a place where inclusion, opportunity, and community come together. The mission is simple but powerful: to hire individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and give them the chance to learn, grow, and thrive in the workplace. We are a center of inclusion focusing on education, activity, advocacy, training, and employment for people with diverse abilities and the community at large. COFFEE CHANGIN INCLUSIVE LIVES TH EVERY CUP WITH Each day, the shop is filled with the aroma of fresh coffee and baked goods, but what makes it truly special are the smiling faces of the staff. Many of the employees live with developmental and intellectual disabilities and thrive in their roles, finding purpose and meaning in their work. They greet customers with warmth, prepare drinks with pride, and prove daily that they are some of the most capable souls in the community. Coffee Inclusive is not only a coffee shop and bakery, it is a place where ability is celebrated and where work builds dignity, confidence, and independence. Riddhi Patel, Rebecca Jurchak, Brian Boston, Ellie Bartoli, Jayden Mazzillo, and Christina Wesley Through the Inclusive Transitional Employment Program (ITEP), Coffee Inclusive partners with local school districts to provide high school students with disabilities the opportunity to train in a public facing, at pace work environment. Students learn how to brew drip coffee, bake muffins, engage with customers, and properly sanitize their work areas. This experience prepares students for entering the workforce upon graduation, ensuring they have the skills and tools they need to succeed. Leadership at Coffee Inclusive is also built on inclusion. Several staff members with disabilities serve on the board and leadership team, helping to make the fundamental decisions that Anthony Melf, Rebecca Jurchak, William Burrell (to the back), and Stacey Kile. shape the organization. Their voices guide the mission, showing that real inclusion means being involved at every level. Customers leave Coffee Inclusive with more than a latte or pastry. They ffee Inclusive Sophia Mazaleski, Brian Boston, Bianca Lupio, Megan Valkenburg, Brendan Karolchyk, Kat McLain, Ellie Bartoli, Rainy Boyle, and Mayor Paige Cognetti. leave knowing their purchase supports opportunity, fuels independence, and strengthens a community where everyone belongs. Families see their loved ones thriving, students discover the dignity of work, and the region benefits from a stronger, more compassionate workforce. Coffee Inclusive continues to grow because of the dedication of its employees, the support of PA Inclusive, and the loyalty of the community. We invite you to stop by and join our mission. With every cup served, smiles are shared, opportunities are created, and lives are transformed. Changing lives with every cup. Working together makes our community stronger. If you have a cause near to your heart and want to make a difference here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, please call us at the Luzerne Foundation or visit www.luzfdn.org for more information. Do you want to make our community better? So do we. Let's do it together. Because of you and for you, we are... Here for good. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065 THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good . Community Champion of The Week : Coffee Inclusive Coffee Inclusive , a subsidiary of PA Inclusive , is more than a coffee shop and bakery in Pittston . It is a place where inclusion , opportunity , and community come together . The mission is simple but powerful : to hire individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and give them the chance to learn , grow , and thrive in the workplace . We are a center of inclusion focusing on education , activity , advocacy , training , and employment for people with diverse abilities and the community at large . COFFEE CHANGIN INCLUSIVE LIVES TH EVERY CUP WITH Each day , the shop is filled with the aroma of fresh coffee and baked goods , but what makes it truly special are the smiling faces of the staff . Many of the employees live with developmental and intellectual disabilities and thrive in their roles , finding purpose and meaning in their work . They greet customers with warmth , prepare drinks with pride , and prove daily that they are some of the most capable souls in the community . Coffee Inclusive is not only a coffee shop and bakery , it is a place where ability is celebrated and where work builds dignity , confidence , and independence . Riddhi Patel , Rebecca Jurchak , Brian Boston , Ellie Bartoli , Jayden Mazzillo , and Christina Wesley Through the Inclusive Transitional Employment Program ( ITEP ) , Coffee Inclusive partners with local school districts to provide high school students with disabilities the opportunity to train in a public facing , at pace work environment . Students learn how to brew drip coffee , bake muffins , engage with customers , and properly sanitize their work areas . This experience prepares students for entering the workforce upon graduation , ensuring they have the skills and tools they need to succeed . Leadership at Coffee Inclusive is also built on inclusion . Several staff members with disabilities serve on the board and leadership team , helping to make the fundamental decisions that Anthony Melf , Rebecca Jurchak , William Burrell ( to the back ) , and Stacey Kile . shape the organization . Their voices guide the mission , showing that real inclusion means being involved at every level . Customers leave Coffee Inclusive with more than a latte or pastry . They ffee Inclusive Sophia Mazaleski , Brian Boston , Bianca Lupio , Megan Valkenburg , Brendan Karolchyk , Kat McLain , Ellie Bartoli , Rainy Boyle , and Mayor Paige Cognetti . leave knowing their purchase supports opportunity , fuels independence , and strengthens a community where everyone belongs . Families see their loved ones thriving , students discover the dignity of work , and the region benefits from a stronger , more compassionate workforce . Coffee Inclusive continues to grow because of the dedication of its employees , the support of PA Inclusive , and the loyalty of the community . We invite you to stop by and join our mission . With every cup served , smiles are shared , opportunities are created , and lives are transformed . Changing lives with every cup . Working together makes our community stronger . If you have a cause near to your heart and want to make a difference here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond , please call us at the Luzerne Foundation or visit www.luzfdn.org for more information . Do you want to make our community better ? So do we . Let's do it together . Because of you and for you , we are ... Here for good . THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST . WILKES - BARRE , PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065