2025 Grant for Warren County High School

Truax’s Troops Coffee Cart Expansion

Shari Truax, Warren County High School, funded in 2025

The goal of this project is to upgrade and expand the current coffee cart business, providing students with autism and other special needs the opportunity to develop essential life, social and vocational skills through real-world experience. By operating a school-based coffee cart and bakery at Warren County High School, students gain independence, workplace readiness and meaningful inclusion within the school community. Students will rotate through structured roles such as barista, baker, cashier, and delivery assistant, practicing communication, time management, money handling, teamwork and customer service.