Community gathering set for June 29 at Christy’s Corner Cafe

The community is invited to celebrate the history and achievements of Christy’s Corner Café in Elmore, and learn more about the disabilities movement at a gathering Sunday, June 29, from 4-6 p.m. The celebration will be held in the event space above the café, located at 368 Rice St.

Light refreshments and snacks will be available.

Christy’s Corner Café is known to many in  the community for serving coffee and food, along with lots of smiles. The café is named in memory of Christine “Christy" Bosch,” who was born with Down syndrome, yet despite her disability, was able to live life to the fullest, thanks to the support and encouragement of others. 

Bosch and her story were the inspiration for Engaging Opportunities Foundation (EOF), which provides meaningful opportunities for individuals with special needs and strives to help them reach their goals and greatest potential. Christy’s Corner Café is the first business sponsored by EOF.

Those attending the celebration will learn the story behind the café, and also how it empowers individuals with disabilities to build valuable job skills and thrive in the workplace.

Proud accomplishments

With the support of others, Bosch, who passed away in 2011, proved to be a vital and contributing member of her community. Throughout her life, she benefited from programs and staff at her school, Special Olympic competitions, jobs, and volunteering.

A few of her many accomplishments include:

• Manager for Cardinal Stritch High School boys’ varsity basketball team for nine years.
• Recipient of the Lucas County ARC award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 2007 for her work at Northwest Ohio Center for Families and Children.
• Volunteered at St. Jerome parish as a Mass server and in other capacities.
• Participated and volunteered with Special Olympics for over 20 years.
• Served on Consumer Advisory Board through the Community Employment Services Organization in Bowling Green.
• Nominated by Cardinal Stritch HS and inducted into TAAC Hall of Fame posthumously in 2012.
• Received the Steel Magnolia award honoring women who have faced personal adversity and have shown exceptional strength, courage, compassion and leadership through their work in support of their communities.

For more information about Christy’s Corner Café, visit christyscornercafe.com.