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What we do
Engage
Our first & main focus is to engage & foster a stronger community that includes all ages, abilities, & circumstances. Here, we believe in replacing barriers with bridges & celebrating every kind of mind, every pace of learning, & every chapter of life. Differences aren’t accommodated — they’re the main ingredient that makes us stronger - it's what makes us all grow UP!
Mentor
As a mentor, you can inspire participants by sharing stories of perseverance that transform obstacles into triumphs, fueling mentees' passion and purpose to achieve their dreams. Equip them with vocational and life skills—adaptability, leadership, emotional intelligence, and ethical integrity—to navigate careers and challenges with confidence, creativity, and compassion.
Educate
We don’t just teach skills, we teach belief—quiet, stubborn, life-changing belief—in yourself to overcome the voices within yourself that make you doubt your abilities. belief in your peers when society says “look out only for yourself.” We teach the kind of self-trust that turns “I’ll try” into “I will,” and the kind of trust in others that turns strangers into allies, competitors into co-creators, and broken communities into unstoppable ones. Here, together, we believe our diverse strengths makes us all go UP.
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Employ
Our participants get real-life hands on experience both in our center and working with every business that works with us. Getting ready to find their purpose and be work ready has never been more seamless! Our participants don’t wait for opportunity—they build it with their own hands by turning “someday” into “starting today.” Every shift, every project, is proof that purpose isn’t found in a job description—it’s forged in the fire of showing up and believing we launch our communities UP!
Participate
Joining us gives you practical life skills like goal-setting, time management, and collaborative problem-solving while exploring your purpose alongside others who are doing the same. Here we build a supportive network where shared experiences strengthen accountability, foster mutual growth, and create lasting community ties.
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What you can do
Shop With Us — And Make a Difference! Every item in our store comes with a story. Our participants take the lead by choosing products, creating goods, managing orders, tracking inventory, and operating our retail space with pride.
Sip, Smile, and Stay Awhile! Grab your favorite drink at our coffee bar, fully run by our participants. They craft the menu, prepare your beverages, and serve every cup with a warm welcome.
Be Part of Our Community — Join the Fun! From family game nights and craft nights to pantry days and team challenges, there’s always something happening. Check our calendar often for new events and ways to get involved.
Bring the Energy to You!
Add a little joy to your workplace or event with our pop-up coffee bar. We’ll bring the brews, the smiles, and the fun.
Everything you do here supports something bigger — and we’re grateful you’re part of it.
*united for purpose is a registered and approved 501c3 nonprofit so you can shop knowing you are supporting your community
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Our Commitment
Our mission is to engage, employ, and empower our community members of all ages & abilities with the skills & confidence they need to be successful in all aspects of their life.
Be a part of the success of your community!
From mud to magnificent bloom, the lotus shows what’s possible. Rising from murky waters in pure, radiant beauty, it reminds us that no matter where we begin, we can rise above our past, transform, and unfold into our truest, most powerful selves — and that is why we chose it as our logo.
United for purpose is a registered 501c3
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