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14 April 2023 FEATURE K im Molnar is behind the counter at Miller's Brew coffee shop among her crew of employees. She is hustling to make lattes and espressos for her customers, and she has lost track of time. Approached for a scheduled interview, she flashes a look of panic aer glancing at the clock on the wall. "Oh, is that today?" Swily wiping her hands on her jeans, she reaches out to shake hands. A new coffee shop expands opportunities for young adults with special needs, teaching them skills and helping them meet the challenges of everyday life. BY JASON CANADY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELISSA SUE GERRITS Her hand is still wet. It's lunchtime, and Molnar and her crew are busy. "I may have to leave in a moment," she says, looking over her shoulder. "I'm the only one who knows how to work one of our machines back there." Two years ago, Molnar was one of four recognized for giving back to their community with the 2021 Power of Giving Community Impact Awards. And she's yet to slow down. On Feb. 18, her community organization, Miller's Crew, moved into Phase 3 of its plan to expand opportunity for special-needs people. Molnar and her family opened Miller's Brew, a nonprofit coffee shop in the heart of Haymount that employs and trains teenagers and adults, giving them a chance at a fuller life. e shop employs about 20 special-needs adults who serve coffee, smoothies and pastries, the latter provided by Superior Bakery. "We had a grand opening, and it was phenomenal. e community support was outstanding," says Molnar. "It was nonstop and flying out the door from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m." Miller's Brew is open those hours Tuesday through Saturday. Brewing confidence

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