The Ampersand

The Ampersand The aMPersand is a vocational training café and retail space serving food and drinks and selling items made by or supporting people with disabilities.

Powered by Carey Services, with each purchase, you will be "Turning abilities into opportunities!"

Half Paninis!&&&Did you know we offer half servings of our paninis now? Pair with a salad! Featured is a Grilled Cheese ...
07/22/2026

Half Paninis!

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Did you know we offer half servings of our paninis now? Pair with a salad! Featured is a Grilled Cheese with Bacon! 🥓

Part 2: What is your favorite cartoon? &&&This past Community Question was also a fan favorite. We asked everyone to sha...
07/17/2026

Part 2: What is your favorite cartoon?

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This past Community Question was also a fan favorite. We asked everyone to share their favorite cartoon now! Comment your favorite cartoon below. 😊

Fun Fact Friday 📖&&&Did you know today is Emoji Day? In honor of emoji day, we wanted to share a few facts about the cof...
07/17/2026

Fun Fact Friday 📖

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Did you know today is Emoji Day? In honor of emoji day, we wanted to share a few facts about the coffee emoji!

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We love creativity!&&&At Craft Club yesterday, our friend Salem from Carey Services came and taught us how to make scrap...
07/17/2026

We love creativity!

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At Craft Club yesterday, our friend Salem from Carey Services came and taught us how to make scrapbook bookmarks! We used dried flowers, stickers, and scrapbook paper to make these beautiful creations.

Did you know we do unique projects each Craft Club that accommodate various skill levels?

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Stay tuned for next time! The 3rd Thursday of each month. See you then!

Get to know your barista 💛&&&Sabrina is our newest Kitchen Tech at The aMPersand! Though she only started a few weeks ag...
07/15/2026

Get to know your barista 💛

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Sabrina is our newest Kitchen Tech at The aMPersand! Though she only started a few weeks ago, she is already making drinks and making friends with customers. Sabrina is a great addition to our team and everywhere she goes she makes people feel seen and valued. She brings joy and laughter wherever she goes.

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We asked Sabrina what is something that she has grown in since working at The aMPersand. Sabrina told us, "I have learned to be more confident in trying new things. I have given myself more of a chance to do something different. I used to give up on myself too fast! Especially like the drinks and a different set up. They are different!"

Thank you, Sabrina, for joining our team and always jumping in to learn new things and grow. 💛

Thank you Art Alive with Alecia for partnering with us to create this beautiful piece of art! &&&We have loved working w...
07/15/2026

Thank you Art Alive with Alecia for partnering with us to create this beautiful piece of art!

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We have loved working with a local small business in Grant County. Art Alive with Alecia is an art studio that offers unique art made with resin that is for everyone! Whether you are an experienced artist or trying out art for the first time, this is a creative way to express yourself.

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We had the opportunity to use Alecia's small business partnership where she let us come and create a piece of art if we were able to display it in our shop! Thank you for letting us do this. We had a great time! You all should go try it out next time you are at the Boston Hill Center downtown.

We had an amazing time partnering with Alecia! She is amazing!
07/14/2026

We had an amazing time partnering with Alecia! She is amazing!

This Thursday! It is time for craft club. This week we have a special guest who used to be an art teacher! She will be h...
07/13/2026

This Thursday!

It is time for craft club. This week we have a special guest who used to be an art teacher! She will be helping us make bookmarks with dried flowers. See you at 10am! This event is for all ages.

Staff Spotlight Saturday ☕&&&Why does Sabrina like working at the aMPersand?"My favorite thing about working here is con...
07/11/2026

Staff Spotlight Saturday ☕

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Why does Sabrina like working at the aMPersand?

"My favorite thing about working here is connecting with people. I love talking with people and getting to know the customers. I like creating a bond with the customers. Like getting to know their orders."

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Sabrina's favorite drink is an Iced Chai Latte made with whole milk. Come in and try one! Maybe you can say hello to our new barista as well!

What is your favorite movie? &&&This past Community Question was a big hit. We asked everyone to share their favorite mo...
07/11/2026

What is your favorite movie?

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This past Community Question was a big hit. We asked everyone to share their favorite movie! There are some amazing movies on here. Comment your favorite movie!

Address

1321 W Spencer Avenue
Marion, IN
46952

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

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