☕ Gathering Beans Weekly Updates

🌱 What’s Brewing at Gathering Beans

We’ve been working diligently to get Gathering Beans up and running, and we’re excited to share some progress and updates from our incredible team. Every week brings new connections, new ideas, and more ways to serve our community through inclusion, creativity, and support.

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📌 Organization Updates

We’re officially registered with the Secretary of the State of Connecticut and now have our EIN. We are currently awaiting our 501(c)(3) approval.

Our website is being updated regularly to keep everything transparent and informative. We’re also brainstorming event topics and funding opportunities to ensure Gathering Beans grows in a sustainable and meaningful way.

👉 Know of programs similar to ours? We’d love to collaborate instead of duplicate—please reach out!

👥 Team Highlights

☕ Hang – Founder & Director

Hang is working on event planning, brainstorming program topics, gathering financial and funding resources, and completing registrations. She’s also been updating the website to reflect our mission clearly and transparently while connecting with community partners.

💡 Stephanie – Grants & Fundraising

Stephanie is researching grant opportunities and funding resources, creating fundraiser ideas, and reaching out to local businesses and foundations. She’s also exploring restaurant partnerships for upcoming Gather for Good events.

🎤 Beth – Community Outreach

Beth is organizing her first Sip & Support meeting and has confirmed a table at the Monroe Farmers Market—come meet us and learn about Gathering Beans!

She’s also been posting flyers around town and speaking with nonprofit leaders to learn best practices for running impactful programs.

🎨 Amy – Creative & Merchandising

Amy is meeting with local companies for merchandise and collaborating with a volunteer graphic designer to refine our logos for print and promotion. She’s also designing our future Donor Wall and planning inclusive gatherings, social activities, and art programs.

Coming soon: Sip & Story – Story Hour!

💙 Tammy – Community Connection

Tammy is spreading the word about Gathering Beans throughout her community. She’s planning to lead a Low Vision Support Group and organize Gather for Good study groups focused on awareness and discussion around low vision and blindness.