April Newsletter
Gala Sponsorships Opportunities, Spring Market, and More!
Gala Sponsorships Opportunities, Spring Market, and More!
We are so excited to share the latest news with you from Esteamed Coffee®! You may have noticed something a little different, and your eyes aren’t playing an April Fools’ trick on you. Esteamed Coffee is now officially a registered trademark, giving us exclusive nationwide rights to our name. We are deeply grateful to the team at Perkins Coie for their generous pro-bono support in helping us complete this important milestone.
This month, we are also thrilled to host our annual Disability Inclusive Spring Market, sponsored by the LAMB Foundation. We’ll welcome nine artists with disabilities who will be showcasing and selling their work, from original artwork to handmade soaps and more. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating their creativity and talent!
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the Esteamed Express!
We are currently seeking corporate and individual sponsors for Brewing Opportunities 2026: A Wonderland of Possibilities! Brewing Opportunities is more than a gala - it is a joyful celebration of our staff, volunteers, and community, as well as a biannual fundraising event that generates critical support for our nonprofit’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Brewing Opportunities 2026: A Wonderland of Possibilities will highlight the many ways Esteamed Coffee opens doors of opportunity for individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment, skill-building, confidence, and community connection. With love, kindness, and a touch of whimsy, this unforgettable evening will bring our mission to life and showcase the real impact of inclusive employment.
Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to stand alongside a mission-driven organization creating tangible change in our community, while also gaining meaningful visibility among engaged supporters, families, and local leaders who care deeply about inclusion and impact.
Thank you to everyone who has already sponsored Brewing Opportunities 2026!
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
The Harrell Family
Bronze Partners
Esteamed Patrons
Grandparents of Lindsay Holcombe
Rebecca Malynowsky
It's that time again - stop by Esteamed Coffee on Saturday, April 11th between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to shop for art from nine different vendors who identify as part of the disability community. Find paintings, notecards, soaps, photography, birdhouses, and more! Artists receive all proceeds from sales at the outdoor market, which will be located beside the cafe. The coffee shop will also be open for you to enjoy our delicious drinks, including our fun new spring menu.
Please note: this event is taking place on the same day as the popular Pimento Cheese Festival in Downtown Cary. We appreciate your patience as you get your coffee.
We can't wait to see you on the 11th!
Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the annual Share & Care event in Cary, a wonderful gathering that connects families to disability resources in the area.
We were especially excited to bring along one of our volunteers, Oscar, who has a goal of working in a restaurant someday. At the resource fair, he stepped into that dream in a very real way - serving coffee samples, greeting guests, and representing our mission with confidence and care.
Experiences like this are exactly why our work matters. With the right support and opportunities, our team members aren’t just learning skills - they’re building confidence, discovering their strengths, and taking meaningful steps toward their goals.
We’re so proud to be part of that journey.
Want to help create more moments like this? Your support makes opportunities like these possible, empowering individuals to build skills, confidence, and independence. Consider making a gift through our biannual campaign below.
Your donation helps the Esteamed Coffee® team and all people with disabilities have a place where belonging meets community.