Community Over Coffee

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Open for Business Jun 05, 2019

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“That’s taking somebody who thought they would die in addiction or die alone in prison to a place where they’re thriving and not just surviving," shares Ed Price, Director of Life Skills Operations.

In this podcast episode, listen to Ed share stories of several students, some currently enrolled and some graduated, whose lives have already been positively transformed and impacted by the Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Training Program.

Meet Paula May 16, 2019

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Listen to Paula Elkins, our Cafe Manager, as she reflects on all of the successes and challenges our students are facing behind the Community Matters Cafe coffee shop counter.

Meet Lawrence Apr 11, 2019

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"The day before my three job interviews, I found out I was accepted into the program. I gave up trying to make the decision and just said, 'God, what do you want me to do?' and He said, 'Spend more time with Me.'"

Listen to Lawrence, Community Matters Cafe student, as he shares how being in a work environment that supports substance abuse recovery is helping him in so many ways.

Meet Cindy Mar 22, 2019

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Cindy is a Dove's Nest graduate and Community Matters Cafe student, working so hard to help get this venture started and learning so many skills and lessons along the way.

Good Soles Donation Jan 30, 2019

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Jeremy Coffey, founder of the non-profit organization Good Soles, personally handed out slip-resistant shoes to all of the students enrolled in the Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Training Program.

Good Soles, along with help from Zachry Group construction, is truly helping to eliminate the struggle that many have when it comes to acquiring appropriate shoes for work, whether it's working in a construction site or in a cafe!

Life Skills Training Program Open Discussion Jan 21, 2019

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In this episode of Community Over Coffee, we sat down with Community Matters Cafe executive staff including Rita Clyburn, Clinical Director of Student Services and Tony Marciano, CEO and President of Charlotte Rescue Mission.

In this discussion, you'll learn some details of our Life Skills Training Program and overall how it's going to far. You'll also learn some interesting facts on how addiction affects the brain and how it impacts the lives of those we serve.

Meet Anthony Jan 17, 2019

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Eager to learn more about the students in our first cohort? Listen to this episode to get to know Anthony a little better!

The story behind Community Matters Cafe Jan 08, 2019

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Curious about how Charlotte Rescue Mission got the idea for Community Matters Cafe? Listen to the Mission’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kristin Kelly Blinson tell the whole story of the cafe and how a dream turned into a reality.

Imagine standing on stage in a cap and gown... Dec 12, 2018

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Hey listeners. In this episode, we sat down with a group of our students from Charlotte Rescue Mission - Rebound. We asked them to imagine standing on stage at graduation after completing our Life Skills Training Program and to describe all of the feelings they would have at that moment. Their responses are heartwarming... listen in.

Week 1 Reflection Nov 30, 2018

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Hey everyone, Rachel here. I sat down with four of our cafe students yesterday coming from the Dove's Nest women's program and asked them to reflect on their first week of training and share some key takeaways.

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