Dirt Coffee
Founded with the idea that people with differences deserve better, Dirt Coffee employs and empowers individuals with autism.
About Dirt Coffee
Located in Downtown Littleton, Colorado, Dirt is on a mission to bring quality crafted coffee, food & drink while employing & empowering individuals with autism. Since hitting the road in 2013 with a mobile coffee truck, Dirt Coffee has:
Trained & employed over 100 individuals with autism & neurodiversities.
Provided community outreach & programming including peer mentorship, arts, cooking and gardening programs.
Advocated for public policies that positively impact those with disabilities.
Partnered with organizations such as Garden, DSW, and the Divisional of Vocational Rehabilitation who have made a commitment to employ individuals with autism.
Provided over $40,000 in scholarships to families in need & their caregivers.
Been recognized as an Environmental Leader by Colorado's Environmental Leadership Program.
Been recognized by the Denver Business Journal, Denver Westword, 9News, Channel 2 News, the Denver Post, Eater, the University of Denver.
Sold over 150,000 cups of coffee, providing over 150,000 opportunities to change someone's mind about autism
Why Auxylios likes Dirt Coffee:
Anti-Poverty Goal
Productivity
People with a disability are more than two and a half times more likely to be outside of employment and the workforce. By intentionally providing employment opportunities, Dirt Coffee allows them to be productive and self-reliant individuals.
Fiscal Analysis
Auxylios is currently assessing this area.
Cost : Impact Analysis
Priority 1
Providing employment opportunities for adults is a Higher Cost and Higher Impact strategy.