Mission
CHARLIES PLACE IS A NONPROFIT COFFEE SHOP AND INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE, JOB SKILLS, CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. THROUGH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND CREATE A SUPPORTIVE SPACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES CAN DEVELOP PURPOSE, CONFIDENCE, AND INCOME-GENERATING SKILLS.