About Us Update

Meet the Super Scoopers

Our associates — we call them Super Scoopers — are the reason The Golden Scoop exists. They run the registers, work the drive-through, roast the coffee, cater the events, and yes, scoop the ice cream.

Shift Manager In-Training

Hank

When Hank joined The Golden Scoop, he started as a Super Scooper. Today, he's working toward becoming a Shift Manager, a reflection of the confidence, professionalism, and leadership skills he's developed along the way. Hank is one of our biggest ambassadors, always ready with a smile and eager to share why he loves being part of The Golden Scoop. His journey is a reminder of what meaningful employment and believing in someone's potential can achieve.
Favorite Flavor: Salted Caramel & Home Run

Super Scooper

KC

KC's outgoing personality and passion for meeting new people have made him a natural fit at The Golden Scoop. From catering events to the drive-through, he enjoys every opportunity to serve guests and share his enthusiasm. With the support of an inclusive workplace that celebrates his strengths, KC has found a place where he can build confidence, connect with the community, and take pride in the work he does every day.
Favorite Flavor: KC's Break Time

Super Scooper

Emmett

After working in retail, Emmett found something different at The Golden Scoop: a supportive environment where he could learn, grow, and gain confidence. From independently serving guests in the drive-through to promoting our wholesale products at grocery store demos, Emmett has embraced new opportunities and continues to develop his skills. His ambition extends beyond The Golden Scoop, as he pursues his goal of earning a degree in business and building an exciting future. Favorite Flavor: Home Run

Why We Exist

We envision a world where people with unique abilities are set up for success — and belong to a community where everyone's gifts are valued. Our mission is to empower people to find new purpose, reach new potential, and write their own story.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

Meaningful, competitive employment for young adults 18 and older with unique abilities

A workplace where associates are mentored, inspired, and equipped to grow

Made-from-scratch ice cream and in-house roasted coffee we’re genuinely proud of

A joyful, inclusive experience that keeps customers coming back for another scoop

Our Values:

Do the right thing

Integrity first

Thrive in purpose-driven change

Lead from where you are

Our Story

The Golden Scoop opened its doors on April 14, 2021, in Overland Park, Kansas, with 21 super scoopers and a simple conviction: that young adults with unique abilities deserve real jobs, not just programs.

What started as one shop is now a workforce development program serving the whole Kansas City region — and in 2025 we trained 47 uniquely abled individuals, hired our first chief operating officer, and grew double digits across the business. But the number we care about most is still the people whose lives change when someone believes in them.

2021

First shop opens on Nall Avenue • 21 super scoopers

2022

Catering & wholesale begin • Training program rebranded

2023

Loyalty program launches • Second-shop lease signed

2024

Second shop opens • Freezer truck added • Pints hit grocery shelves

2025

47 individuals trained • COO hired • Double-digit growth across the board

One Scoop at a Time. Our 2025 Impact.

47

Super Scoopers Impacted

3,000

Hours of Workforce Development Training

35,000

In-Shop Transactions

They're writing their own life stories. We just hand them the scoop.