Coffee & Connections Mission
Through my own journey with PTSD and mental health struggles, I found a purpose rooted in presence, connection, and care.
Coffee & Connections exists to remind you: It’s okay NOT to be okay.
Here, you’ll find a warm cup of coffee, some comfort food, a bunch of kind people to connect with, a game to play, or simply a quiet corner to reflect with a good book.
We don’t let people slip through the cracks—we extend hands, offer ears, and lend voices. Because at Coffee & Connections, radical welcome isn’t just a phrase…
It’s a promise!
Nestled in the heart of El Paso, Coffee & Connections is more than a café—it’s a gentle refuge for weary souls. Here, healing begins not with answers, but with presence. Whether you carry grief, anxiety, or quiet questions, you’ll find a space that listens. We believe in the power of shared silence, warm light, and radical welcome to remind you: you are never alone.
—Tony SorensenFounder, Coffee & Connections
The Founding Circle
Where lived experience, ethical leadership, and shared healing come to the table.
This initiative is built by those who don’t just understand trauma, resilience, and radical reinvention—they’ve lived it.
Every seat in this circle honors a voice rooted in hard-earned wisdom...
Their contributions go far beyond affiliation—they are co-builders of a movement centered on radical welcome, transparency, and peer-powered healing.
Together, these seats offer not just recognition—but representation.
- Seat #1: Veteran Advocate
[Pending Name] - Seat #2: Mental Health Champion
— - Seat #3: Voice of Recovery & Artistry
— - Seat #4: Family Systems Navigator
— - Seat #5: Policy + Practice Partner
— - Seat #6: Founding Supplier & Veteran Believer
Ben “The Beanfather” Riley
As each seat is confirmed, this page will reflect those joining us in building this sanctuary space.
Coming Soon: A Healing Café in El Paso Where Trauma Meets Compassion and Connection Finds a Home
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