December Newsletter
Holiday Market, End of Year Giving, and More!
Holiday Market, End of Year Giving, and More!
Dear Esteamed Family,
We are so excited to share the latest news with you from Esteamed Coffee! December will be a fun and festive month for Esteamed, from a holiday movie night to an outdoor market featuring over a dozen artists with disabilities. This is also an extra special month for us, as it marks the anniversary of our opening - December 17th, 2020! We couldn't be more grateful for the support of our incredible guests, volunteers, staff, donors, and community as we celebrate four years of brewing coffee and opportunities together.
To celebrate the holidays, Esteamed Coffee will close at noon on December 24th and reopen at 7:30 am on December 26th. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the Esteamed Express!
Julie Walker - Executive Director
We are happy to welcome everyone to Esteamed Coffee on Saturday, December 7th for our second annual Holiday Inclusive Artist's Market! The market will go from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm so you can stop by before or after the Downtown Cary Park tree lighting for a drink to warm up.
This year we will have almost double the number of vendors, with up to 14 local artists with disabilities selling their work. We will also welcome back our good friends GiGi's Joyful Ringers from GiGi's Playhouse at 12:15 pm, as well as special musical guests Keith G and Santa Ray performing at 1:00 pm!
There's never been a better time to shop local and support our community while finding that perfect gift. We can't wait to see you there!
As another amazing year comes to an end, we are incredibly humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. If you're wondering how you can make a difference in 2024, here are a few ways to include Esteamed.
Coffee in your End of Year Giving plans!
One way you can support us easily is by becoming a recurring donor. Our general donation page provides the option to set a recurring donation of any amount that will be sent to Esteamed Coffee automatically. Donation intervals can be monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or yearly. This is a great and easy way to benefit Esteamed Coffee on a regular basis!
You can make a difference this week by visiting our Thanks a Latte Giving Tuesday page. By being one of the first to donate, you can set the bar for the rest of the community when it goes public at midnight on December 3rd!
Of course, one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to support us is to continue to choose Esteamed Coffee for your morning cup of joe. Every purchase you make goes back to our staff and our programs, which is truly "coffee for a cause." We also love when you share our mission with your friends and family! The more people you introduce to Esteamed Coffee, the bigger your impact can be.
As always, we are incredibly grateful for your support and can't wait to ring in 2025 with our incredible community!
Molly Joins the Pack!
Last month our team member Molly got some exciting news - she was one of only six individuals accepted to the first ever class of the Elevate Program at North Carolina State University!
This is an inclusive post-secondary education program designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It offers a personalized campus experience that encourages students to explore and grow academically, develop career and occupational skills, and build personal and social connections.
Molly will start her studies at NC State this coming spring, and we are so proud of the incredible young woman she has become over the course of her employment at Esteamed Coffee. Go Pack and - more importantly - GO, MOLLY!
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