The credit union provided two rolling carts that can easily be moved from room to room to deliver orders, a small refrigerator, two Keurig K-Presses, an electric kettle, and coffee, tea and hot cocoa supplies. This micro-business will be student run, giving students opportunities to learn real-world skills.
“We were looking for ways to connect with the schools and we found this as a way to do that. We wanted to sponsor this and get the materials the school needs to get started,” said Amberlynn Roll, community impact coordinator for the TCU.
TK teacher Emily Worch said she is excited for this opportunity for her students. “They will learn independent skills, job skills, daily life skills, communicating with people and connecting with people. We are very excited to begin this project and want to thank TCU for their generous donation and support.”
Middleville branch manager Kat Cornelius said she’s looking forward to this partnership with the schools and to help teach students life skills. TCU has committed to sponsoring this program for at least four years providing supplies and materials needed. After that, the hope is the program will become self-sustainable.
“The coffee cart is an amazing opportunity for our students to practice real-life skills. This program will contribute to the overall positive impact our students bring each day to TKMS,” said TKMS Principal Addie Rose.
She extended her thanks to TCU for not only starting the program, but also for ongoing support. “Establishing logistics and training our student employees takes time, so I’m grateful that TCU recognizes this as a multi-year partnership to build long-term sustainability over the next four years.”