2025 End of Year Fundraiser

ICAN Coffee Trailer at Torrance Library (illustration)

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ICAN Coffee

End of Year Fundraiser | Help Launch ICAN Coffee

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ICAN Client serving coffee (illustration)At ICAN, we believe everyone deserves a chance, not just to work, but to belong, to be seen, and to succeed. Too often, individuals with disabilities are overlooked or underestimated. The ICAN Coffee Shop changes that.

ICAN Coffee is more than a cup of coffee. It’s about workforce development that helps our clients gain new skills, build confidence, and take pride in meaningful work that connects them with their community.

From our first coffee cart to DaVinci students building the trailer, its debut at our Garden Party, and City Council approval to operate at the Torrance Library, every milestone has brought us closer to launch. Now, as we raise the final funds to get rolling, we’re excited to soon serve coffee, confidence, and community right here in Torrance.

When you support the ICAN Coffee Shop, you’re not just funding a program, you’re fueling hope, independence, and inclusion. You’re saying yes to a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Thank you for believing in what’s possible.

Coffee Shop Timeline

2017 - 2024

ICAN Coffee cup

Hermosa Coffee Co - The Inspiration

Our journey began with a simple idea: a great cup of coffee can bring people together. We started with Hermosa Coffee Co. as our first initiative for our ICAN marketplace, we set out to create a project that blends skill-building with community connection.

2024

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DaVinci Students Build the Dream

Next, students from DaVinci Schools put their creativity and craftsmanship to work, designing and building the ICAN Coffee Shop from the ground up. 

2025

ICAN Coffee cup with lid

First Showing at the Garden Party

The shop made its debut at ICAN’s Garden Party, where guests got a first look at this incredible project in progress. The excitement and support from our community were overwhelming!

2025 (October)

ICAN Client with coffee (illustration)

City Council Approval

ICAN presented the Coffee Shop to the Torrance City Council, and received approval to officially operate at the Torrance Library! This milestone brings us one step closer to launching.

2025 (November)

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Raising Funds

We’re in the final stretch! Your support will help us raise the funds needed for job coaching, supplies, and final launch costs. Every gift helps us roll closer to the finish line.

2026

ICAN Coffee Trailer (illustration)

Launch at the Torrance Library Coming Soon

Soon, the ICAN Coffee Shop will officially open at the Torrance Library, serving great coffee, building confidence, and creating meaningful work opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Additional Ways to Donate

In-Kind Donations

We gratefully accept donations of physical items to support ICAN’s programs through our Amazon Wish Lists.

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Turn your next special occasion into a meaningful celebration by inviting friends and family to donate to ICAN or by organizing a fundraiser, big or small.

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Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that would increase your charitable gift to ICAN. Check with your employer to see if they participate!

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We look forward to welcoming you to the ICAN volunteer family and working together to make a positive impact in our community.

Sincerely, Sandy Cervantes
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