A community cafe in the northern suburbs of Boston that is known for being an inclusive workplace is shutting down.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, INspire Cafe is getting ready to close, with a Facebook post from the Main Street eatery saying the following:
With heavy hearts, we share that INspire cafe will be permanently closing its doors on Saturday, September 5 at 4pm....Unfortunately, the financial realities of operating the Cafe have become increasingly challenging. Rising food and operation costs, broader economic pressures, and and uncertainty surrounding federal funding have all contributed to growing financial pressures on the Cafe's mission-centered operations. The organization has worked tirelessly and explored multiple avenues to identify a sustainable path forward; however, it has reached a point where continued Cafe operations are no longer possible.
Since first opening early last year, INspire cafe has focused on helping bring about change by offering employment opportunities for people with diverse abilities.
The address for INspire Cafe is 411 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880. Its website can be found at https://inspirecafe.org/
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