Third Horse Coffee

Imagine… Your child grows up with dreams, just like anyone
else.

We are Mark and Beth Kessler, founders of Third Horse
Coffee. We’re parents to six children, three of whom we adopted from China. Our
youngest, Josiah, was diagnosed with an intellectual disability in 2016.

Imagine… Realizing that meaningful employment opportunities
are scarce.

As Josiah approached adulthood, we began searching for job
opportunities that would provide him with purpose and a sense of belonging. We
quickly learned that approximately 80% of people with intellectual
disabilities are unemployed. The options were limited, and we knew
Josiah—and so many others—deserved more.

Imagine… Discovering a way to make a difference.

During our search, we came across a video of a coffee shop
that employed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We saw
the potential for something similar in our own community, but at first, we
thought, maybe someone else will do it.

Imagine… Realizing that you are the one
meant to take action.

As Josiah neared the end of his high school life skills
program, we kept coming back to the idea of a coffee shop. It was clear this
wasn’t just a passing thought—it was a calling. A place where Josiah could
thrive, where others like him could find meaningful work, and where the
community could experience the joy of inclusion.

In the fall of 2022, we stepped out in faith and
launched Third Horse Coffee, a nonprofit with a mission to provide
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities employment, purpose,
and community. 

Imagine the power of a coffee shop where inclusion isn’t an
afterthought—it’s the foundation.

Since launching, we have:

• Partnered with a roaster to create our own
  private-label coffee

• Sales of $70,000 to fund our vision

• Engaged churches, businesses, and organizations to use and sell our
  coffee

• Provided work for Josiah, who helps with filling orders, making
  deliveries, and working at events
  

How You Can Help
 

Buy Our Coffee – Every bag sold helps fund our mission. Visit ThirdHorseCoffee.com to
shop.
 

Use Our Coffee – Businesses, churches, and nonprofits can serve
Third Horse Coffee to support inclusive employment.
 

Fundraise with Us – Schools, teams, and organizations can sell our
coffee to raise funds for their own causes.
 

Spread the Word – Share our mission with your friends, family, and
networks.

This is the year we open our doors. But we need your help.

We are ready to take the next step—opening a physical coffee
shop where we can employ even more adults with disabilities. To make this
dream a reality, we need the support of our community.  

Donate – Your contributions will help us secure a
physical location and create job opportunities for adults with disabilities.

To learn more and get involved, visit ThirdHorseCoffee.com or
reach out to us at mark@thirdhorsecoffee.com.

Together, let’s brew community—one cup at a time.