PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — It’s the season of giving and one Pittston bakery and coffee shop is giving inclusive opportunities to those with different abilities.
Coffee Inclusive is a non-profit committed to creating inclusive and sustainable lives for people with disabilities, and this weekend they’re hosting their first Thanksgiving sale.
As families finalize Thanksgiving preparations, Coffee Inclusive bakers like Ellie Bartoli, scoop, mix and press baked goods ahead of a weekend-long sale.
“We are currently making brownie cakes for Small Business Saturday,” she said.
Also in the oven are a variety of pies, cookies and pumpkin roles, made from scratch by the Coffee Inclusive Staff, including manager Bianca Lupio.
“Our motto here is changing lives with every cup. That is very true. We are giving people with intellectual disabilities a change to earn a fair wage,” Lupio said.
Lupio says the employees at Coffee Inclusive have a range of diverse abilities, and endless potential for their future.
“Whether it’s a baking job, cooking job or even being a barista, we give them the skills they will need to be successful,” Lupio said.
Head baker Brian Boston would agree, with his sights set on owning his own business.
“It helps pay people who are local and have disabilities, like myself. I don’t look disabled but you don’t need to look disabled to be disabled,” said Boston.
Along with 20% off all drinks and baked goods this weekend, each latte, cookie and brownie is served with a smile, but that’s not just limited to the Friday through Sunday sale.
“Very very nice and friendly. It’s a friendly environment where everyone is welcome,” said Bartoli.
Their biggest sale of the year isn’t limited to baked goods and a list of all discounts and offers can be found here.