12/09/2025
This morning something extraordinary happened at GET Café. 🎉
came out with a camera crew and executives to interview founder Brooke Goodspeed and share GETincluded’s incredible story. But then? They surprised her by presenting a $75,000 check as the winner of the 2025 Hometown Heartbeat Award.
Here’s why this matters so much:
We aren’t just serving exceptional coffee – we’re revolutionizing what employment looks like for people with disabilities. In a world where 80% of neurodivergent individuals face unemployment, Get Cafe is creating real jobs, fair wages, and genuine inclusion.
Every latte purchased. Every pastry sold. Every conversation at their tables. It all funds meaningful employment opportunities and proves that when we provide the right environment and support, people of all abilities thrive.
This $75,000 isn’t just an award – it’s validation of what we’ve always believed: that businesses built on inclusion and community impact don’t just make our neighborhoods better, they change lives.
To everyone who has supported GET – this is your win too. You’ve shown up for a mission that matters, and together, you’re building the kind of community we all want to live in.
Watch the incredible moments unfold in this video and stay tuned for the big reveal on CBS. (PS: If you have photos from this morning to share, please DM them to us!) 🩷