Alexis Ramos didn’t expect a barista job at EZ-47 Coffee Shop to change her life, especially after her father began receiving recovery support through the Fresno Mission.
Tucked inside the Fresno Mission City Center, the cafe is a scene of constant motion, streams of people crowd the shop, some grabbing coffee, others are here for groceries, housing support or addiction treatment.
“I really enjoy the process of coffee and interacting with other people,” Ramos said. “You get to meet people who feel like there’s no way out, but that’s not true. Being an encouragement to others—that’s what’s fulfilling to me.”…