Charlie’s Place

Fargo coffee shop that hired adults with cognitive challenges closes

Courtesy: GoFundMeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Even though a GoFundMe account raised $14,000 to help keep Charlie’s Place open, the Fargo coffee shop that hired adults with intellectual disabilities has officially closed. In a social media post, operators say it was one of the hardest decisions they’ve had to make and say this is not an ending—it’s a pause and a…

Charlie’s Place, a coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, closing

Aaron Axness works at Charlie’s Place in Fargo. (Charlie’s Place photo)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — Charlie’s Place, a south Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, announced it is closing this month. The announcement, posted to social media, says the shop is struggling to keep up with expenses, and staff were forced to make the decision to close. “Charlie’s Place…