Caroline Young, Director at Hope Heals, shares the story and mission of Mend Coffee & Goods.  A cafe and marketplace in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood that serves as both a community gathering spot and a platform for inclusive employment. A true embodiment of holistic hospitality.

Key Take Aways:

- Accessibility is a fundamental aspect of hospitality.

- Managers play a critical role in raising support without lowering standards.

Mend’s 5 Values:

1. Celebration in the proces

2. Interability co-laboring

3. Beauty and excellence that dignify

4. Unreasonable hospitality

5. Belonging and belovedness.

Links:

Visit our website: https://www.igcwithus.com/

IGC passport: ⁠https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast⁠

IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq

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Mend website: https://www.mendcoffee.com/

Hope Heals website: https://hopeheals.com/

Mend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mendcoffee?igsh=MWJzcDJkNDlqOGd4Zw==

Shoutouts:

L’Arche: https://www.larcheusa.org/

The Jacob’s Ladder Group: https://thejacobsladdergroup.org/

The Shepherd hotel: https://www.shepherdhotels.com/