After losing funding for a program hiring adults with autism and Down syndrome, Riverside Coffee continues with community support.
WHO:Riverside Coffee and local community supporters; adults with intellectual disabilities including autism and Down syndrome
WHAT:Businesses rally to support Riverside Coffee as it continues providing jobs for adults with intellectual disabilities after losing program funding.
WHEN:Jul 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET
WHERE:Lenoir City, Tennessee
WHY:The coffee shop lost funding for a program that hired adults with autism and Down syndrome, prompting community support to keep the jobs going.
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