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In the Detroit News: Rising Stars Academy opens coffee house in Ferndale

Serving coffee drinks and pastries, Gather + Grounds debuted Thursday within Treat Dreams ice cream shop at 22965 Woodward in Ferndale. There are other Gather + Grounds locations in Center Line and Richmond where RSA students are able to gain confidence, job skills and experience working with the public.

Read our latest feature in The Detroit News here.

Rising Stars Academy, a post-secondary school for adults with special needs, has opened a third location of its Gather + Grounds coffee shop.

Serving coffee drinks and pastries, Gather + Grounds debuted Thursday within Treat Dreams ice cream shop at 22965 Woodward in Ferndale. There are other Gather + Grounds locations in Center Line and Richmond where RSA students are able to gain confidence, job skills and experience working with the public.

Read our latest feature in The Detroit News here.

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Introducing Gather + Grounds West in Ferndale

We’re growing! Gather + Grounds is excited to announce the opening of Gather + Grounds WEST, bringing our mission of inclusion, community, and empowerment to Ferndale, MI.

Known for our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional coffee, we are expanding to reach even more customers with a brand-new location inside Treat Dreams at:

📍 22965 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
🕗 Open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM

We’re growing! Gather + Grounds is excited to announce the opening of Gather + Grounds WEST, bringing our mission of inclusion, community, and empowerment to Ferndale, MI.

Known for our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional coffee, we are expanding to reach even more customers with a brand-new location inside Treat Dreams at:

📍 22965 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
🕗 Open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM

Gather + Grounds is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a community-driven space that fosters inclusion and opportunity. As an RSA Foundation initiative, we provide a supportive environment where young adults with intellectual disabilities gain valuable job training and workplace skills under the guidance of our dedicated, compassionate team.

We can’t wait to bring our passion for great coffee and meaningful connections to Ferndale. Stop by, say hello, and be a part of something truly special!

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“Best Places for Remote Work” Winner

Exciting News! Gather + Grounds has been featured in Warren Weekly for making Market Beat’s Best Places for Remote Work!

Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to power through emails, meet up with colleagues, or just enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, we've got you covered. Stop by, grab your favorite drink, and experience why we made the list!

Read the Warren Weekly feature here.

View the MarketBeat list here.

Exciting News! Gather + Grounds has been featured in Warren Weekly for making Market Beat’s Best Places for Remote Work!

Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to power through emails, meet up with colleagues, or just enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, we've got you covered. Stop by, grab your favorite drink, and experience why we made the list!

Read the Warren Weekly feature here.

View the MarketBeat list here.

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Paczki Sale at Gather + Grounds on Tues., March 4

Indulge in Gather + Grounds Handcrafted Paczkis – Available March 4th!

Treat yourself to a dozen of our delicious, handcrafted Paczkis from Gather + Grounds, available Tuesday, March 4th, at our Center Line and Richmond locations!

$25 per dozen

Each box includes an irresistible assortment of flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Custard, Buttercream, Apple, and Lemon. (No substitutions.)

These once-a-year treats are available while supplies last—so don’t wait! Mark your calendar and pick up your dozen before they’re gone.

See you Tuesday! 🎉

Indulge in Handcrafted Paczkis – Available Tuesday, March 4th!

Treat yourself to a dozen of our delicious, handcrafted Paczkis from Gather + Grounds, available Tuesday, March 4th, at our Center Line and Richmond locations!

$25 per dozen

Each box includes an irresistible assortment of flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Custard, Buttercream, Apple, and Lemon. (No substitutions.)

These once-a-year treats are available while supplies last—so don’t wait! Mark your calendar and pick up your dozen before they’re gone.

See you Tuesday! 🎉

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Curbside Pickup & To-Go Menu Now Available

Curbside Pickup & To-Go Menu Now Available!

Craving your favorite Gather + Grounds treat? Now you don’t even need to get out of the car! Just give us a call or order online, and we’ll bring your order right to your vehicle. It’s quick, easy and hassle-free. Call us when you arrive, and we'll take care of the rest!

Curbside Pickup & To-Go Menu Now Available!

Craving your favorite Gather + Grounds treat? Now you don’t even need to get out of the car! Just give us a call or order online, and we’ll bring your order right to your vehicle. It’s quick, easy and hassle-free. Call us when you arrive, and we'll take care of the rest!

  • Two locations to serve you

  • Hot coffee, delicious sandwiches, fresh pastries, and all your favorites

  • Safe, convenient and contactless service

Gather + Grounds To-Go Menu
Gather + Grounds To-Go Menu
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Sample Our NEW Menu

New Year, New Menu! Gather + Grounds just got even better! From bold new flavors to cozy classics, our revamped menu is here to delight your taste buds. Come for the coffee, stay for the experience. Grab a seat and savor something special today!

New Year, New Menu!

Gather + Grounds just got even better! From bold new flavors to cozy classics, our revamped menu is here to delight your taste buds.

Come for the coffee, stay for the experience. Grab a seat and savor something special today!

Gather + Grounds Sandwich Specials
Gather + Grounds Drink Menu
Gather + Grounds Food Menu
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Introducing Gather + Grounds North in Richmond, MI

Visit our NEW location Gather + Grounds North in Richmond, MI.

We’re growing! We’ve opened another beautiful coffee house and event space in Richmond, MI.

Come see us from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday at 36446 Division Road, Richmond, MI

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Join Us for Mother’s Day Tea at Gather + Grounds

Join us for a Mother's Day Tea event at Gather + Grounds! Hosted by the team at Rising Stars Academy and RSA Foundation, join us for a morning of coffee, tea, tea sandwiches, and pastries and celebrate the incredible moms of our community. Click here to purhcase your tickets today.

Hosted by the team at Rising Stars Academy and RSA Foundation, join us for a morning of coffee, tea, tea sandwiches, and pastries and celebrate the incredible moms of our community!

Purchase tickets here.

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Paczki Sale at Gather + Grounds on Tues., Feb. 13

Don’t miss the Paczki Sale at Gather + Grounds on Tues., Feb. 13.

Cost: $26.00 per dozen

Each dozen contains an assortment of the following flavors:

Raspberry, Strawberry, Custard, Butter Cream, Apple, and Lemon

Available while supplies last!

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Gather + Grounds Featured in Warren Weekly

Gather + Grounds Featured in Warren Weekly

Thank you, Maria Allard and Patricia O’Blenes, for featuring Gather + Grounds in the Warren Weekly.

The new coffee shop, under the umbrella of the nonprofit Rising Stars Foundation, held a grand opening Sept. 23. Now open to the public, the shop offers espresso drinks, organic teas, soups, breakfast, lunch sandwiches and more.Peter and Shelley Harenski have already become regular customers at Gather + Grounds.

“We’ve been in quite a number of times for breakfast,” Shelley Harenski said. “The sandwiches are delicious.”

Read the whole story here.

Thank you, Maria Allard and Patricia O’Blenes, for featuring Gather + Grounds in the Warren Weekly.

The new coffee shop, under the umbrella of the nonprofit Rising Stars Foundation, held a grand opening Sept. 23. Now open to the public, the shop offers espresso drinks, organic teas, soups, breakfast, lunch sandwiches and more.Peter and Shelley Harenski have already become regular customers at Gather + Grounds.

“We’ve been in quite a number of times for breakfast,” Shelley Harenski said. “The sandwiches are delicious.”

Shelley, the vice president of the Center Line Public Schools Board of Education, and Peter, her husband, who is a member of the Center Line City Council, made sure they attended the cafe’s official grand opening.

“This is a great outlet for the kids. I would like to see more schools like this,” Peter Harenski said. “Anything the school needs, the city is always there to help them.”

Read the whole story here.

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The 2023 Night Under the Stars Auction Preview is Now LIVE!

Start bidding on our exciting items. Tickets are still available for our Student Showcase on Oct. 5. Purchase yours now! Student Showcase begins at 4:00 p.m. Harvest Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.

Click here to start bidding on our exciting items.

Tickets are still available for our Student Showcase on Oct. 5. Click here to purchase yours now!

Student Showcase begins at 4:00 p.m.

Harvest Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m.

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You’re invited to our Grand Opening!

You’re invited to our Grand Opening! Stop in and see how we are nurturing the most underserved population that lives among us - one cup of coffee at a time. There will be fun and activities for the whole family. You don’t want to miss it!

You’re invited to our Grand Opening! Stop in and see how we are nurturing the most underserved population that lives among us - one cup of coffee at a time. There will be fun and activities for the whole family. You don’t want to miss it!

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Mark Hackel Visits Gather + Grounds

It was a pleasure to host Mark Hackel and JP Rea at Rising Stars Academy and Gather + Grounds. We appreciate that they took the time to meet our wonderful students, learn about our programs, and tour our facilities. We enjoyed their visit and look forward to hosting them again in the future.

It was a pleasure to host Mark Hackel and JP Rea at Rising Stars Academy and Gather + Grounds. We appreciate that they took the time to meet our wonderful students, learn about our programs and tour our facilities. We enjoyed their visit and look forward to hosting them again in the future.

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Fall Drink Menu

Our fall drink menu is here! Welcome the season by sampling a favorite fall latte. Pop in to try our absolutely delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte or yummy Salted Caramel Cocoa Latte.

Our fall drink menu is here! Welcome the season by sampling a favorite fall latte. Pop in to try our absolutely delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte or delectable Salted Caramel Cocoa Latte.

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