SO MUCH TO GIVE INCLUSIVE CAFÉ
WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY 8:30AM-2:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5-9PM
Located at 3401 W Skippack Pk & Bustard Rd in Cedars, our mission is to provide a welcoming & inclusive café to empower all, including those with disabilities & their families, to have equal opportunities to work, dine, socialize, volunteer & learn. Reserve a table
Maureen Stanko, Tyler Kammerle and Kathy Opperman Co-
Thank you to hundreds of folks who attended our Official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, January 21st! Read all about this exciting day as reported by the media HERE
HELP US SUSTAIN OUR MISSION
The So Much to Give Cafe has hired over 60 employees for our inclusive work environment. Several of our employees are pictured here at a team building event painting our tabletops!
OUR STORY OF the So Much to Give INCLUSIVE Cafe
"So Much to Give” is a program created by Maureen Stanko launched in early 2022 under Pillars of Light and Love. Inspired by the need to create opportunities for her son with autism, its mission is to help young adults with disabilities to gain personal fulfillment by utilizing their unique gifts and talents to make a positive difference in the community.
Maureen's friend, Tyler Kammerle, had been developing an innovative restaurant concept that seeks to further this mission by merging the idea of employing people with amazing abilities and implementing accessible systems to help create a truly inclusive dining experience for all. Because of this, Kathy Opperman and the Board of Directors of Pillars of Light and Love decided to work in tandem with Tyler to open the "So Much to Give Inclusive Café", and Maureen was more than eager to help with the project. Thanks to the hard work of many and endless support from the community, the "So Much to Give Inclusive Café" was able to "soft" open in November of 2022, just six months after Kathy and Tyler crossed paths!
Tyler played a key role in shaping the heart of the Café as its first General Manager, helping to establish the strong foundation and inclusive model we are proud of today. Today, our Café is led by Manager Leah LaBelle, who works closely with Executive Chef Adam Burke to craft a delicious menu and create exciting weekly dinner specials our guests love. We’re also thrilled to have Kassie Simpson as our Event Planner and Assistant Café Manager. Kassie also serves as the Director of Charity Operations for Pillars of Light and Love, bringing her creativity and dedication to every event we host. Together, Leah and Kassie continue to build a welcoming space where individuals of all abilities are not only employed—but celebrated by our team, customers, and community.
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