really good coffee
really really good people
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Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Rising Kites Coffee is a nonprofit coffee shop offering meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities.
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Locally Roasted Coffee
Our beans are sourced from a single, multigenerational farm in Guatemala and locally roasted by Infusco Coffee out of Sawyer, MI. Purchase whole beans here.
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Indoor Playspace
Our indoor playspace is designed to be a disability inclusive, kid-friendly space for children of all ages and abilities.
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Outdoor Seating & Playspace
Our outdoor playspace is fenced in and covered with turf, creating a safe and secure environment for your children to run and play.
Coffee with a Purpose
When you purchase in store and online you are supporting our mission of celebrating the gift of Down syndrome and helping us provide more employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
Our Services
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Catering Services
starting at $150
5 Gallons of our Rising Kites Coffee Brew provided in insulated carafes along with cups, lids, and creamers
Full service staff available at $50/hr
Additional beverage options available
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Event Space Rental
starting at $300
3 hrs (additional hours can be added at $100/hr)
Full service coffee bar & staff
Bring in your own food and decor
Set up and clean up by staff
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Seasonal Floral Buckets
starting at $90
in season buckets of florals for your DIY arrangements at parties, showers, and weddings
grown, tended, and cut by our staff at Rising Kites Flowers
Our Mission
Rising Kites Coffee is a program within Rising Kites, a registered 501(c)3 that:
Provides employment and job training opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities
Fosters an inclusive environment where all individuals are encouraged to see the gift that people with disabilities are to our world
Helps cover the continual costs of the Rising Kites Bag program which provides encouragement, education, and resources to families new to the Down syndrome community
