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Esteamed Coffee is a non-profit cafe located in Cary, NC that provides employment and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Something new is coming to the NeighborUp Cary Campus... Coffee. Community. Curated finds. ☕✨

We’re excited to announce the opening of our second location alongside the new Dorcas Vintage & Home in late 2026!

This new shared space will bring together vintage treasures, elevated home décor, designer finds, meaningful jobs, and spaces designed for connection and belonging.

Every special find, every coffee, is fueled with purpose.

We are beyond excited, and can't wait to welcome you to this new space!

Join us for our NeighborUp Block Party at Dorcas Thrift Store on Saturday, June 13th where we'll be handing out coffee samples and working with our volunteers to decorate the first pastry bags we'll use at the new location!

@neighborupnc by @esteamedcoffee

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4 months ago

“They’ll never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job.”

Funny . . . because our team clocks in every day, serves coffee with a smile, pays taxes, and contributes meaningfully to our community.

"They’ll never play baseball, they’ll never write a poem, they’ll never go out on a date."

Go to a Miracle League game or one of our Inclusive Artist Markets. Come spend a morning at our cafe. Watch our team thrive. Ask them about their goals, their dreams, their weekend plans.

Misconceptions about adults with disabilities, including autism, persist. At Esteamed Coffee, we're proud to show how our team members challenge assumptions and succeed every day. Never underestimate what someone can do when given a chance. by @esteamedcoffee

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a year ago

If our team members aren't meant to be car models, we don't know who is.

We are so grateful to the Hurricane PCA (@hurricane_pca) for donating their time and their wheels to help our staff arrive in style to Brewing Opportunities 2026: A Wonderland of Possibilities!

Thank you as always to our generous photographer Andrew Byrd of Cary Digital Design (@carydigitaldesign) for capturing this fun moment. by @esteamedcoffee

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If our team members aren't meant to be car models, we don't know who is.

We are so grateful to the Hurricane PCA (@hurricane_pca) for donating their time and their wheels to help our staff arrive in style to Brewing Opportunities 2026: A Wonderland of Possibilities!

More photos to come, from our generous photographer Andrew Byrd of Cary Digital Design (@carydigitaldesign). by @esteamedcoffee

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We are thrilled to be welcoming back Kim Tyler to our Local Art program this quarter!

She says, "I am inspired by colors, contrast, and the splendor of nature. I am legally blind, and my limited vision kept me from learning in the same visual way fully sighted artists are trained. Painting brings me personal satisfaction and joy. I hope what I imagine I am able to convey in my work, and I pray others enjoy it too."

Check out Kim's beautiful paintings for sale in the cafe now through December. by @esteamedcoffee

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Join Esteamed Coffee and Priorities ABA (@prioritiesaba) this Sunday to celebrate the two-year anniversary of our inclusive picture book, Stella Finds Her Place! by @esteamedcoffee

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3 days ago

How many impossible things have you been told about yourself?

Last Sunday, we debuted our gala video, "Through the Looking Glass," shot by Andrew Byrd of Cary Digital Design (@carydigitaldesign) and cut by Executive Director Julie Walker. We hope you enjoy this wonderland of possibilities from the Esteamed Coffee staff, in their own words. by @esteamedcoffee

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What an incredible night of celebration, fun, and generosity! Our Brewing Opportunities gala on Sunday was truly a Wonderland of Possibilities, and thanks to the generous support of our community we didn't just raise $100,000 - we raised $143,000!

This important funding will directly support the expansion into our new cafe on the NeighborUp campus later this year. We couldn't be more excited to further our mission of providing employment to adults with disabilities, and we couldn't do it without all of you!

Stay tuned for more photos from this amazing night of fundraising. Thank you brewing opportunities with us!

Special thanks to Andrew Byrd at Cary Digital Design (@carydigitaldesign) for capturing this special night. by @esteamedcoffee

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What an incredible night of celebration, fun, and generosity! Our Brewing Opportunities gala on Sunday was truly a Wonderland of Possibilities, and thanks to the generous support of our community we didn't just raise $100,000 - we raised $143,000!

This important funding will directly support the expansion into our new cafe on the NeighborUp campus later this year. We couldn't be more excited to further our mission of providing employment to adults with disabilities, and we couldn't do it without all of you!

Stay tuned for more photos from this amazing night of fundraising. Thank you brewing opportunities with us! by @esteamedcoffee

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🐇☕ Tell me you’re excited to attend the @esteamedcoffee Gala without telling me you’re excited to attend the Esteamed Coffee Gala! 🎩✨

These cashiers and baristas understood the assignment! Arriving in style, embracing the Alice in Wonderland theme, and ready to get this party started! 🫖♠️♥️♣️♦️

I’m thrilled to be a Founding Financial Supporter of this coffee shop from the get-go and a Gold Partner of the 2026 Brewing Opportunities Gala! 🥂

Esteamed Coffee is so much more than a coffee shop. This incredible non-profit creates meaningful employment and social opportunities for adults with intellectual, developmental, communication, and/or visual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued, included, and given the opportunity to thrive. ☕💜

As someone who loves supporting the people and organizations that make our local community special, this mission is especially meaningful to me.

Here’s to brewing opportunities, celebrating inclusion, and making a difference, one cup of coffee and one incredible person at a time! 💜☕✨

#esteamedcoffee #nonprofit #coffeeforacause #employmentforall #nancygracerealestate taken in Esteamed Coffee by @esteamedcoffee

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5 days ago

It’s time to celebrate Stella! 🍰🥳

Priorities ABA is excited to join Storytime with @esteamedcoffee on Sunday, Oct. 18, for Stella’s Birthday Party featuring a special reading of “Stella Finds Her Place.”

Families are invited to dress up, snap photos, and spend an afternoon together full of imagination and play. This sensory-friendly gathering offers crafts, bubbles, karaoke, and other surprises that everyone can enjoy and participate in at their own pace. Guests can also enter a raffle for a chance to win a visit for four to Marbles Kids Museum!

Help us make the occasion one to remember with birthday magic, creativity, and moments that remind us everyone has a place to shine 🌟!

More event details at the link 🔗 in bio. by @esteamedcoffee

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6 days ago

TONIGHT is the night! We can't wait to go through the looking glass with our staff, volunteers, and supporters at this evening's Brewing Opportunities gala. With your help, we will raise $100,000 toward our second location, opening on the NeighborUp campus later this year. This cafe will allow us to hire up to 12 more adults with disabilities, essentially doubling our employment program!

It isn't too late to buy tickets, bid on our silent auction, or donate to the event. Check it out at www.esteamedcoffee.com/gala. Thank you for supporting our wonderland of possibilities! by @esteamedcoffee

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