District 88 Transition Program’s Perks & Possibilities Café open for business, ready to serve the community

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The District 88 Transition Program is thrilled to welcome community members back to its Perks & Possibilities Café, which is now open for the first time since 2020!

When visiting the café, which is located inside the Addison Public Library at 4 Friendship Plaza in Addison, guests are greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, snacks and juices lining the counters and – of course – friendly smiles. The café is run by students in the District 88 Transition Program (with the guidance of staff), which helps individuals ages 18 to 21 who have a variety of abilities learn life skills, obtain job training at local vocational sites in a community setting and transition to a life of independence after District 88.

Perks & Possibilities Café is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The café has been closed since 2020 because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and the group is excited to be back in action.

“Having a café to work in is amazing, because it brings so many new possibilities to the Transition Program,” said Michael Losianowycz, a student in the program.

Transition Program student Angeles “Angie” Reza agreed.

“I love my job,” she said with a grin.

Perks & Possibilities Café is the result of support and generosity provided by local intergovernmental agencies, businesses and donors. For more information about the District 88 Transition Program, go to www.dupage88.net/TransitionProgram.