Gabis Grounds Coffee Shop

Gabis Grounds raises awareness of the IDD community and the struggles they face by selling private-label coffee and other merchandise. Products are sold through an online platform local pop-ups and a co-working warehouse. Gabis Grounds achieved over $40k in product revenue and participated in pop-ups throughout the year with the individuals met during these pop-ups providing additional work for the P.A.L.S program. Every product order includes a note from Gabi explaining the mission of Gabis Grounds.

Gabis Career & Independent Living Development Program provides career and life development skills to employees further equipping them for careers and daily living outside of Gabis Grounds. Events were coordinated in 2023 to teach workplace etiquette financial skills and how to achieve workplace success. These trainings assist in reducing the number of unemployed IDD individuals by providing career development.