Casters Coffee is a unique coffee shop that provides a job training program for people who are currently unhoused. The program lasts for three months and includes training in basic computer skills, communication, and conflict resolution. At the end of the program, the trainees are helped to find permanent work by Tina Mullings. The coffee shop is run by Jesse Lee, who has been working with homeless people for over a decade.
Jesse's experience with homelessness has given him a deep understanding of the challenges that people face when they are living on the streets. He met one of the trainees, Marco Van Den Huevel, while visiting an encampment and they became close friends. Together, they founded Casters Coffee and started selling coffee beans to hospitals and government offices. Now, they also sell to local cafes and are expecting to make half a million dollars in sales this year.
The coffee shop is not just a place to buy a cup of coffee, but it's also a symbol of hope for people who are struggling to get back on their feet. The coffee is made from high-quality beans and is loved by the customers. The shop's mission is to provide a chance for people to change their lives and have a better future. As one of the trainees said, 'There is light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to fight for it.'
