A $10,000 grant supports SimplyBe Coffee, a downtown Leesburg café providing meaningful employment and job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers hands-on skill development, individualized learning plans, and strong community partnerships that prepare participants for long-term employment.

“SimplyBe’s two locations are providing employment to 25 individuals with disabilities, and volunteer opportunities for 15 individuals with disabilities These work opportunities allow them to build skills and independence and be a part of a community where they can ‘simply be’ themselves!” – Jordan Smith, Chief Development Office

“[My daughter] loves working at SimplyBe. She is so proud to be a barista and a baker. She loves the interaction with the customers. The supervisory staff is very kind, helpful, and understanding. Her life has become significantly enriched through her SimplyBe experience.” -SimplyBe Parent