These stories celebrate the people at the heart of Aspire CoffeeWorks and the confidence, independence, and opportunity that meaningful employment creates.
Success Stories
Marcus' Story
Marcus joined the Aspire CoffeeWorks team by partnering with Aspire’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Career Academy to find employment within his community. And we are sure glad he did! Marcus has an incredible...
Marcus' Story
Marcus' Story
|Katie Welge
Alicia's Story
Put Some Sunshine in Your Day with Alicia There’s never a gray day when Alicia’s around. “She’s a ray of sunshine, always happy and kind,” said Katie Welge, Managing Director...
Alicia's Story
Alicia's Story
|Katie Welge
Ben's Story
Ben is a busy guy! When he isn’t selling (or drinking) coffee, Ben acts as an Aspire ambassador at community events, as well as a spokesperson for tv interviews. He...
Ben's Story
Ben's Story
|Katie Welge
Bruce's Story
Bruce was Aspire CoffeeWorks’ very first employees and worked with the team for more than ten years. Over the course of his time with Aspire CoffeeWorks, he played an important role on the production team, supporting...
Bruce's Story
Bruce's Story
|Katie Welge
Bridget's Story
Bridget was enrolled in Aspire’s independent living program when she learned about a job opportunity at Aspire CoffeeWorks. “When I heard about the chance to work at Aspire CoffeeWorks and saw how they roasted coffee,...
Bridget's Story
Bridget's Story
|Katie Welge
