submitted by Jennifer Buchanan, Central Florida Dreamplex
Central Florida Dreamplex is excited to announce new ways for the community to support its inclusive vocational training program through Friendly Grounds Community Café at The Friendship Place, including the launch of the Community Cup Club membership program, expanded DoorDash delivery, online ordering, and new Friendly Grounds merchandise.
Friendly Grounds Community Café provides individuals of all abilities with hands-on vocational training in a real-world café environment, helping them build confidence, develop job skills, and prepare for future employment opportunities. Every purchase made at the café directly supports programming at Central Florida Dreamplex and creates meaningful opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities.
To deepen community engagement, Friendly Grounds has launched the Community Cup Club, a monthly membership program that allows supporters to enjoy their favorite beverages while supporting the café’s mission.
Membership tiers include:
• Lil’ Sip – $10/month – 2 drinks per month
• The Regular – $20/month – 5 drinks per month
• Brew Crew – $35/month] – 10 drinks per month
• Daily Drip – $65/month – 1 drink per day
Members can redeem any drink, any size, during café hours, making it an easy way to support inclusion while enjoying great coffee.
In addition to the membership program, Friendly Grounds is expanding access to its café offerings with DoorDash delivery, allowing customers throughout the community to enjoy their favorite drinks and café items from home or the office.
Supporters can also visit the café’s online store to purchase beverages, support programs, and browse the new Friendly Grounds merchandise line, which includes branded items that help spread awareness of the mission while supporting the vocational training program.
“Friendly Grounds is more than a café, it’s a place where confidence, community, and opportunity are brewed every day,” said Cameron Gomes, CEO of Central Florida Dreamplex. “Every cup of coffee served represents a step toward greater independence and meaningful employment for the individuals we serve.”
Located at The Friendship Place, Friendly Grounds is part of Central Florida Dreamplex’s broader effort to create inclusive environments where individuals of all abilities can learn, grow, and thrive.
Community members are encouraged to visit the café, join the Community Cup Club, order through DoorDash, shop online, and explore the new Friendly Grounds merchandise collection. Love the coffee you get at the café? You can recreate that experience in your own kitchen by ordering our coffee products through our online store.
To learn more or join the Community Cup Club, visit: www.cfldreamplex.com/friendly-grounds
About Central Florida Dreamplex
Central Florida Dreamplex is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapy, education, vocational training, adaptive sports, and social programs for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, Dreamplex empowers individuals to live fuller, more independent lives.
