Gerry's Cafe, Brewing Opportunities

10/18/2026

💛 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 💛 At Gerry’s Cafe, we celebrate the talents, contributions, and abilities of people with disabilities every single day! ☕️

We’re proud to provide meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating a workplace where everyone belongs, talents shine, and possibilities grow.

This month, we celebrate our incredible team and the difference they make at Gerry’s Cafe and in our community! 💛

Because inclusion works, and so do our amazing employees! 💛

10/17/2026

🥫 Help Us Fight Hunger! 💛 Gerry's Cafe is proud to be a drop-off location for the Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive, benefiting the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry, which serves over 4,000 people each month!

Now through October 23, we're collecting nonperishable food, paper goods, personal care items, and monetary donations.

📍 Look for the donation box near the entrance to Gerry's Cafe!

Together, we can make a difference, one donation at a time! 💛

10/16/2026

Feeding the office, a meeting or a small event? Gerry’s Cafe caters breakfast and lunch. 🥪☕

Sandwiches, bakery favorites, coffee and more, made fresh at Gerry’s. Every catering order also supports meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Call 847-749-2559 to place your order. View the catering menu: https://loom.ly/ipgKgpY

10/15/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. At Gerry’s Cafe, inclusion isn’t just something we celebrate - it’s at the heart of our mission. Every day, we create meaningful, paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a place where everyone can belong, contribute, and shine.

10/13/2026

Fall mornings call for a warm cup and something fresh from the bakery. 🎃☕ Our White Chocolate Pumpkin Scones are back, packed with pumpkin spice and finished with a vanilla glaze. Pair one with your favorite latte and make Gerry’s your morning stop this week.

10/11/2026

Good Luck to our Chicago Marathon Runners today (some pictured here)!! Please cheer them on and help our Gerry's Cafe Runners meet our fundraising goal right here 👉 https://loom.ly/0pDHMqE

💪 Every dollar you donate will directly benefit Gerry's Cafe, supporting our employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🌟 Thanks to our Incredible Runners:

Mark Scott
Marisa Pacocha
Kelly Kalsch
Jack Kramer
Brendan Shaughness.
Warren Newhauser
Melissa Guilfoyle
Dan Guilfoyle
Matt Rubin
Mike Carlson
MaryBeth Hanson
Eleanor King

10/11/2026

We are so excited for our marathon runners on Sunday. You can provide your encouragement with a donation at this link: 👉 https://haku.ly/b01db4f79c

💙 Team Gerry’s is getting ready to take on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon TOMORROW, all to support Gerry’s Cafe and our mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 this week towards our overall goal, and every donation helps us get closer to the finish line. Donate here: https://loom.ly/0pDHMqE

Please support our runners and help Team Gerry’s make every mile count!

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting Gerry’s Cafe! 💙☕

10/10/2026

💙 Team Gerry’s is getting ready to take on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon TOMORROW, all to support Gerry’s Cafe and our mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 this week towards our overall goal, and every donation helps us get closer to the finish line. Donate here: https://loom.ly/0pDHMqE

Please support our runners and help Team Gerry’s make every mile count!

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting Gerry’s Cafe! 💙☕

10/09/2026

Thanks to our local police department for hosting Coffee with a Cop at Gerry’s! And thanks to everyone who joined us!

10/09/2026

🌟 Meet Mike Carlson, one of this year’s Chicago Marathon runners supporting Gerry’s Cafe! Mike has always enjoyed running, but didn’t tackle his first marathon until age 40 in 2010. He’s continued running ever since, using it as a way to stay healthy, relieve stress, and challenge himself.

After several years away from the marathon distance, the opportunity to run for Gerry’s Cafe inspired him to return.

💙 “This marathon is special because I will be running to support a cause that I care deeply about.”

We’re excited to have Mike back on the starting line and proud to have him representing Team Gerry’s!

Help cheer Mike on and support his Chicago Marathon journey! 👉 🔗 Donate Now: https://loom.ly/_3DXFOM