Raise, Inc

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Raise, Inc Raise is a program of the Arc of Hanover. We are committed to raising lives and community through employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

During childhood, children with special needs in our community know the benefits of inclusive and integrated schools and “challenger” sports. School is their meaningful work and source of accomplishment. But what happens when youth with disabilities age out of school and community-based programs? Unfortunately in Virginia, 80% of these youth remain at home during the day while their same-aged peers leave for college or work. In 2015 in Virginia, only 3 in 10 working-age people with disabilities were employed, as compared to 8 in 10 without disabilities. In addition, those with intellectual disabilities are 3 times more likely to be living under the poverty line. In Hanover County, there are few opportunities for vocational training, employment, and community engagement for youth with developmental disabilities who are preparing to transition out of high school. With your help, Raise, Inc will work to change that.

Way to go Viking Express Coffee!
10/10/2026

Way to go Viking Express Coffee!

Way to go, Vikings Express!! Looking sooooo good!! ☕️🤌🏼
10/10/2026

Way to go, Vikings Express!! Looking sooooo good!! ☕️🤌🏼

We had a great morning at Laurel Meadow Elementary School kicking off the first day of their Cub Cafe. The kids did grea...
10/09/2026

We had a great morning at Laurel Meadow Elementary School kicking off the first day of their Cub Cafe. The kids did great and the teachers enjoyed their delicious Raise, coffee. Way to go Cubs!!

10/09/2026

It’s coming today!!! Friday!

Way to go, Cool Spring Elementary School! First coffee cart of the year! Brewing up kindnesses!!
10/03/2026

Way to go, Cool Spring Elementary School! First coffee cart of the year! Brewing up kindnesses!!

10/01/2026

National Coffee Day Tuesday. International Coffee Day today. We're about great coffee every day, but it's way more than just great coffee!

For the last 10 years, Raise Coffee has been devoted to improving the statistics for people in Hanover County with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving vocational training, employment opportunities, and community engagement. And we are celebrating that all year long!

We're calling all self-advocate baristas, teachers and staff involved in the school-based coffee businesses -- past and present -- to join us for our annual Trunk or Treat and 10th Anniversary Party! Saturday, October 31st, from 2 to 4 PM, at Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Come enjoy everything you've come to expect from this event -- themed "trunks" with yummy treats, music, Raise coffee and other drinks, and our traditional "cake walk' -- and some surprises.

Learn more on our website!

https://www.thearcofhanover.org/raisecoffee/raiseeventsforbaristas

Friends can support by sponsoring a "trunk" for the afternoon. Details and RSVP link in the same webpage.

Toast International Coffee Day ☕️, and we'll see you on the 31st! Thank you for celebrating with us!!



Raise, Inc

We transform organizational opportunities into purposeful skills for vocational and personal development.

10/01/2026

Sign up for our trunk or treat!! It’s a blast! We need more trunks!

09/29/2026

We see you Ashland Elementary on Coffee Day!!

Celebrating 10 years of Raise with the ladies that make it happen. They show up early in the morning to make coffee and ...
09/03/2026

Celebrating 10 years of Raise with the ladies that make it happen. They show up early in the morning to make coffee and support our baristas. But best of all they share the dream - and they make it better! 💜☕️
Greta Scott Selden
Jennifer Dickerson
Mackenzie Van Natta
Barnum
The Arc of Hanover

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Mechanicsville, VA

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