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WITH US:
WELCOME
TO INDEPENDENT GROUNDS COFFEE
a non-profit coffee program serving as a vocational work-study program for adolescents with developmental delays in Charleston, South Carolina
HOURS OF
OPERATION
** Times Vary Please Check Out Our Social Media Links For Hours and Location**
Typically Located at
99 Jonathan Lucas St Charleston, SC (At MUSC across from the School of Nursing)
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The Program
Independent Grounds Coffee House enrolls students in a program that provides a structured training curriculum. This program works towards developing the vocational and social skills required for finding and keeping meaningful employment after high school.
Independent Grounds is a fully functioning coffee cart, and is created specifically to be a work-study program for adolescents with developmental and other disabilities living in Charleston, SC.
OUR STORIES
Saliciae
Burke High School
Andrew
Stubbs
Saliciae started serving up coffee and smiles Nov 2018
Andrew has been helping serve up coffee since the beginning! Swing by and grab some Jo and a smile with Andrew
Eshante
Burke High School
Graham
James Island Charter School
Eshante joined the Independent Grounds coffee crew Nov 2018
You can't help but smile when you see Graham first thing in the morning
VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers to help out. If you are interested in volunteering at the cart, helping with the fundraisers or help with one of our upcoming events... email laura@independentgrounds.org