Our Mission.

B3 is a nonprofit that brings people with and without disabilities together through social, educational, and vocational programs. We create spaces of belonging that advance disability justice, allyship, and inclusion. 

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Our Values.

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Being.

We embrace the full diversity of the human experience and honor the inherent dignity of every person.

Belonging.

We build commUNITY where everyone belongs – where people of all abilities are included, valued, and empowered to lead.

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Becoming.

We become better together by fostering community between people with and without disabilities and working toward a more inclusive, just, and connected world.

Photo from B3’s first-ever pop up: on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus in 2018

Our Story.

B3 was founded in 2018 by three Neurodivergent UNC-Chapel Hill students who believed coffee could be a powerful tool for connection and inclusion. What began as a student-run pop-up coffee stand quickly grew into a vibrant community, bringing people with and without disabilities together in meaningful ways.

In 2020, B3 became an official nonprofit, and in 2025, we rebranded from “B3 Coffee” to “B3” to reflect our growth beyond coffee – while B3 Coffee remains a key program within the organization. Today, B3 offers inclusive social events, life skills programs, and a transitional employment model – remaining grounded in our original values of being, belonging and becoming better together.

What Our Community Says.

The disability allyship trainings offered by B3 were eye-opening and examined topics I have never heard about before. Discussions about topics such as ableism have helped me reflect on my own bias while also allowing me the opportunity to learn and make changes.

– B3 member, Isla

A great group and a fabulous [life skills] program. Thanks to all instructors for the thoughtful curriculum, kind support, role plays, activities, and advocacy language!

– B3 care partner, Kim

Because of B3, our loved ones are more visible, more appreciated, and most importantly, less isolated and living better lives. How do I express how much that means as a mother?

– B3 Care Partner, Denise

I finally feel like I have a place to be myself”

– B3 member, Adele

I’ve gained valuable allyship skills to better support the disabled community, learning to foster inclusivity and collaborate for meaningful social change.

– B3 member, Grace

B3 has given me a voice. B3 has given me the career I want to follow, public speaking. B3 has prepared me for any job, including a coffee shop. B3 has given me a community where people care about each other. B3 has given me transportation and cooking skills. I am so grateful.”

– B3 member, Alex

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