Bean’s Cafe exists to fight hunger and homelessness one meal at a time.

Bean’s Cafe exists to fight hunger and homelessness one meal at a time.

Aaron's Story

Aaron didn’t always have a reason to smile. “I made some bad choices in my life.” He says. Those bad choices led to an 11-year prison sentence. When Aaron was dismissed from prison, he had a hard time finding work until he walked into Bean’s Cafe. Aaron says “We all need a little help, I wanted to go to school and get a culinary degree and get my own place to live and walking into Bean’s Cafe made this possible for me. This place changed my life.” 

Today, Aaron is a positive role model for other clients and employees who are ready to lead a sober lifestyle. Aaron has been a part of the Bean’s team for over 11 years and is ready to share his smile and story with others, letting them know Bean’s is a place for change. 

"When we walk through the doors of Bean's every day, we share our reservoir of joy, kindness, compassion, and kinship – it's what we do every day. As students in the art of choosing happiness, kinship, and joy, we aim to spread these qualities to the people we interact with daily."

- Scott Lingle, CEO

"When we walk through the doors of Bean's every day, we share our reservoir of joy, kindness, compassion, and kinship – it's what we do every day. As students in the art of choosing happiness, kinship, and joy, we aim to spread these qualities to the people we interact with daily."

- Scott Lingle, CEO