We're incredibly proud to honor Change Please as one of Instawork's "Community Partner of the Year" winners for 2025!
Change Please is an award-winning social enterprise with a powerful mission: tackling homelessness through employment, training, and support. Founded on the principle that everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their life, Change Please operates specialty coffee shops and training programs that provide pathways out of homelessness through meaningful work opportunities. This special award recognizes how Change Please goes beyond traditional hiring practices to create meaningful opportunities for underserved communities and drive real social impact through employment.
At Instawork, we believe that work has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. Change Please embodies this belief, proving that businesses can be a force for positive change while delivering exceptional results.
What makes Change Please extraordinary is their holistic approach—they don't just offer jobs, they provide comprehensive support including housing assistance, mental health resources, and skills development to help individuals achieve long-term stability and success.
Change Please has revolutionized how social enterprises can create lasting change:
Comprehensive Training Programs: Beyond barista skills, Change Please provides life skills training, financial literacy education, and ongoing personal development support that addresses the root causes of homelessness.
Wraparound Support Services: The organization offers housing assistance, mental health support, and case management to ensure individuals have the foundation they need to succeed in employment.
Community Integration: Their coffee shops serve as community hubs that break down barriers and create connections between people experiencing homelessness and the broader community.
Beyond individual success stories, Change Please has demonstrated that social enterprises can be financially sustainable while creating profound social impact, inspiring other organizations to adopt similar models.
Change Please distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to addressing systemic issues through employment. They understand that sustainable change requires more than just job placement—it requires comprehensive support, community integration, and a genuine belief in human potential.
Andy Magel, Director of Impact at Change Please shared their vision:
"At Change Please, we believe that everyone has potential—they just need the right opportunity and support to unlock it. Employment isn't just about earning money; it's about dignity, purpose, and connection. Our partnership with Instawork has been invaluable in expanding our reach and creating even more pathways for people to rebuild their lives.
The future of work must include everyone, especially those who have been marginalized by traditional systems. We're proving that when you invest in people holistically—not just their job skills but their whole person—incredible transformation happens. That's good for individuals, good for communities, and good for business."
Change Please distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to addressing systemic issues through employment. They understand that sustainable change requires more than just job placement—it requires comprehensive support, community integration, and a genuine belief in human potential.
Learn more about Instawork's Best Places for Flexible Work 2025 Awards and see the full list of winners.
