About Us
A Coffee Shop with a Mission
Our shop employs and develops youth aging out of foster care.
On May 17th, 2018, our program began to encourage these young adults to become empowered and independent by providing & teaching basic needs.
Mental wellness, financial literacy, housing, transportation, and career skills.
How it Started
Emily Schmidt
Founder & Director of Missions
At a young age, Emily Schmidt desired to open a coffee shop. This dream remained as she grew, got married, and had 3 children. She began pursuing coffee shop ownership while she and her husband considered adoption. It shocked her that so many youth are aging out of foster care without a permanent family or a plan for the future.
After praying, planning, and waiting on the Lord, the Cracked Pot Coffee Shop was born! Emily opened a faith-based, non-profit coffee shop in her hometown that partners with foster youth aging out of the system.
Meet the Management
Manager & Director of Operations
Mary Wheeler
Mechanicsburg Team Lead
Marissa Scott
Carlisle
Team Lead
Amy Musser
Food
Director
Viv Desiderio
Shift Manager
Gretchen Ritter
Head Barista
Ben Ramos
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