The soon-to-open SOAR Café, located at 401 S Mechanic St, will offer fresh, healthy food options. It will feature a walk-up coffee shop and diverse dining options to meet various customer needs. SOAR Café & Farms is a non-profit in Jackson, Michigan. SOAR, which stands for “She Overcomes and Rises,” serves women survivors of human trafficking, abuse, and trauma. These women are provided with safe and supportive housing, counseling, education, the opportunity for personal and financial independence, employment, food, and a strong community of advocates and partners. The café will also provide job opportunities to the women participating in the program, helping them develop work skills.
“We are proud to donate $5,000 to help create SOAR Café, an exceptional non-profit in Jackson, Michigan,” said Martha Fuerstenau, President/CEO of American 1 Credit Union. “We are honored to partner with such a meaningful organization that promotes general and financial wellness for women survivors in the communities that we serve.” Established in 1950, American 1 Credit Union serves over 65,000 members, including more than 270 employees, with 17 branch locations across Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Wayne, and Calhoun counties. American 1, recipient of the Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union Award for 2023, is proud to serve the members of its communities by creating financial wellness through personal everyday banking.