{"id":227420,"date":"2026-06-25T02:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/227420\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T02:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:02:09","slug":"coffee-inclusive-expands-with-second-location-set-to-open-later-this-year-in-scranton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/227420\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Inclusive expands with second location set to open later this year in Scranton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) \u2014 A local shop built on inclusion is growing its reach in a big way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coffeeinclusive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coffee Inclusive<\/a> has announced plans to open a second location later this year at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncnepa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">United Neighborhood Center <\/a>in Scranton, expanding opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain job training and employment experience. <\/p>\n<p>The expansion also supports its original mission of  helping individuals build skills for greater independence. Marketing Coordinator for Coffee Inclusive and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.painclusive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> PA Inclusive<\/a>, Brendan Karolchyk, shared his excitement about the growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our first time finally expanding into Lackawanna County. We&#8217;ve done plenty of events, but now we&#8217;re going to have our own standalone location. And this one is particularly exciting because we are partnering with United Neighborhood Centers, which really completes and fulfills our mission,\u201d said Karolchyk.<\/p>\n<p>As the new location takes shape, the nonprofit has launched its <a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/coffee-a-day-campaign-azoggy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201cCoffee A Day\u201d campaign,<\/a> aiming to raise $25,000 for startup costs, training, equipment, and other expenses. Karolchyk also shared what visitors can look forward to when the new shop opens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt will be a little bit smaller to start. Mainly focusing on coffee beverages and some handcrafted baked goods and sandwiches. But will slowly expand over time as we get a grip on Lackawanna County,\u201d said Karolchyk.<\/p>\n<p>Employee Brian Boston said his role at Coffee Inclusive and PA Inclusive allows him to wear many hats. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI work in the coffee shop, the bakery, I helped put stuff together. Do the garbage, teach a cooking class, clean the office. I organize stuff, interior design,\u201d said Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Boston also said the experience has helped him build connections, meet new people, and find support for his 45-minute commute to work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve gotten to meet all different kinds of people. I&#8217;m a local celebrity, as I&#8217;m called. I&#8217;m disabled but not as disabled as some people. So, the community helps for that because I get to reach out to different community members and see if they know someone, or them themselves might be able to help out,\u201d said Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Christina Wesley, who has worked at Coffee Inclusive for three years, shared the responsibilities she takes on each day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love it. I make smoothies, make other drinks, baking,\u201d said Wesley.<\/p>\n<p>Karolchyk said the second location is expected to open by late 2026. <\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Coffee Inclusive&#8217;s &#8220;Coffee A Day&#8221; campaign, <a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/coffee-a-day-campaign-azoggy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. 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