The Scoop
We have so much to share in our first newsletter, so here's The Scoop!
Our Grand Opening was GRAND! We had an amazing day with DJ Brody and the ribbon cutting. Thank you to everyone that celebrated with us!
New Store Hours!
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Sunday - Thursday 12 - 9pm
Friday - Saturday 12 - 10pm
ScoopAble Ice Cream in the news!
Southwest Ohio Parents Magazine
What’s churning in August?
Nonprofit roundup of the Month: Brewhaus Bakery & Dog Bones
August 25th: NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY. We will feature a banana split ice cream flavor to celebrate.
August 30th: STUFF YOUR STANLEY! Bring in your clean Stanley, or similar container, and we will stuff it with any 4 scoops of ice cream for only $10!
Do you think you have a winning fall flavor idea? Submit your entries by August 30th for a chance to be chosen and voted for one of our fall flavors. Winner will get a free pint of their flavor and bragging rights! Entry forms can be dropped in the box at ScoopAble or online here.
August Flavors!
Our Signature Flavor: Banana Pudding
Our Staple Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Birthday Cake, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Monster.
Sorbets: Mango and Pineapple (may change based on availability)
Brewhaus pick of the month: Gold Ribbon - Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel and salted caramel candy.
We have several other flavors moving in and out daily to make room for fall flavors coming soon!
NEW SUNDAE MENU: Oreo and Reese's Sundaes
Cincy Battles: ScoopAble is in the running for the best ice cream in Cincinnati!
We were nominated with about 10 other ice cream shops in greater Cincinnati as the best ice cream in Cincinnati. We are honored to be nominated and for the month of August the Ice Cream Battle is on! Will our signature Banana Pudding take us to the top?! Stay tuned to find out!
Employee's of the month!
We are catching up from the summer craziness and this is our first Scoop Newsletter, so we need to recognize past and current employee's of the month. Choosing only one employee of the month, is like choosing the best ScoopAble Ice Cream. Just because others were not chosen that month, it doesn't mean they are not amazing.
July's employee of the month was Veronica. Veronica's favorite flavor of ScoopAble Ice Cream is Strawberry and her favorite color is pink. In May, Veronica graduated high school. She is an original hire with a fun and respectful personality. She really enjoys serving customers and adding all the toppings. Veronica's scoop skills and hard work earned her the first ScoopAble employee of the month.
The August employee of the month is Iver. Iver's favorite ScoopAble Ice Cream flavor is chocolate. Iver is also an original hire with the gift of communicating without verbal words. He welcomes everyone with a smile. Iver is in a competitive culinary program in his school. Iver has been loyal and a very hard worker and will complete anything we ask of him to do around the shop.
The inside scoop from Amy
Greetings!
I personally wanted to thank you for all your support in the launching of ScoopAble Ice Cream. Being a small business owner has been a dream of mine for so many years. Providing employment for individuals with disabilities and supporting the disability community has been the heart of every entrepreneur venture I have dreamed of or accomplished.
Making and serving ice cream has been so much fun! ScoopAble is a place of fun, happiness, making someone's day better or brighter, and creating positive memories with family and friends. Ice cream brings people together in community. It couldn't be more rewarding. But it is, because I also get to work with the most inspiring and loyal employees.
I've been asked a lot about how the business is going. I feel the pressure that so many are invested in the outcome of the success of this business. Here is were I show my insecurities and worries. Ice cream is a strong summer business, with the expected lower sales in the colder months. We had a very strong start. May and June went just as projected. Then, July hit. There's something about extreme heat, storms everyday and night, being new and not a lot of people hearing about us, and people traveled far to try us once, but they were not going to travel that far every month. The newness wore off, and the sales dipped. We met a little over half the projected sales in July. This is even more stressful because I'm a new business owner and I'm digging out of a hole and not in a position to make the hole any bigger. The employees have been very understanding, but their hours have had to be cut to a minimum. I don't get government handouts, there are no grants in this area to assist with my payroll or small business. I'm not a nonprofit that has a donor base or a connection rich board. I rely on sales to keep afloat. August has been better, but with school just starting, it's reliably going to be another dip in sales. The unexpected HVAC repair in early August made for even more financial stress and a super-hot workday.
In order to keep this going and keep it strong, I need the community's support. Every scoop, every person, really does make a difference. Every purchase is not lining my pockets, its paying the bills and the payroll to keep the doors open and the jobs available for the employees.
I don't want to come off as desperate, but I am about being real, and there is an urgency that the business is facing as we go into the colder months. How can you make a difference? Share the amazing memories you made at ScoopAble Ice Cream with everyone you know. Come in (even on the wet and cold days) for a heartwarming experience. Enjoy a scoop and bring a friend or two. You may also donate or help fill our Amazon wish list.
I cannot thank you all enough for the support so far. This is just the beginning of a long and prosperous journey. No one said it was going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it.
Have a sweet day!
Amy
ScoopAble Ice Cream
6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH, 45140
Make a difference!
Shop with a purpose this holiday season! It's the ideal time to make a difference without spending extra—your purchases can empower neighbors facing challenges to gain independence, enhance life satisfaction, reduce reliance on scarce resources, alleviate stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and foster happiness.
United, we make a stronger impact! Our collective support and dedication to improving opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have inspired the compilation of this consumer list for the greater Cincinnati area.
There are four requirements:
SHOP LOCAL: Businesses must be in the greater Cincinnati area.
SMALL BUISNESSES: The businesses must be considered a small business, mom and/or dad entrepreneurs, disability-owned or disability related nonprofits.
SUPPORTS THE IDD COMMUNITY: Supports a family that includes an individual with a disability, is disability owned and/or operated, and/or primarily employs individuals with disabilities.
PROVIDES GOODS AND/OR SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.
ICE CREAM
ScoopAble Ice Cream (Loveland, Ohio)
Special Neat Treats (Loveland, Ohio; mobile)
COFFEE
The Coffee Caravan (Lebanon & Franklin, Ohio)
Point Perk Coffee Shop (Covington, Kentucky)
RESTURANTS, BAKERIES, TREATS (for dogs too!)
Brewhaus Bakery & Dog Bones (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Maggie's Marvelous Mini Cheesecakes (Blue Ash, Ohio)
The Precinct Cafe (West Union, Ohio)
Zels Gormet Flavored Pretzels (Covington, Kentucky)
Apparel, Art & Collectables
Aaron’s Art for Autism (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Allie Art (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cards by Jacob (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cortees (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Inside Out Studio (Hamilton, Ohio)
Made by Morgan (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Puzzle Pieces (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Happy Groundhog Studio (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Point Apparel (Latonia, Kentucky)
SERVICES
Brody’s Music Service (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Point Commerical Laundry (Covington, Kentucky)
The heart, hard work and sacrifice that goes into every small business that benefits individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is immeasurable. The impact is also immeasurable. Help make a difference one purposeful purchase at a time.
Please email Amy at kennedyscruisers@outlook.com with any businesses that meet the criteria listed above and help grow this list.
Ice Cream Solves Everything
With scoops of hope and a sprinkle of determination, we're changing the world, one scoop at a time.
From Nonprofit to For-Profit: How Scoopable Ice Cream Aims to Change the Community
As a mother of three wonderful children, one with Autism and another with Down syndrome, my journey has been marked by compassion and an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our family's experience has inspired me to dream of a community where acceptance is just the beginning, and where every individual's unique abilities are cherished and valued. It's with this vision in mind that I took the leap from running a nonprofit to venturing into the for-profit world, opening ScoopAble Ice Cream.
The Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit
Starting as a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities was an incredible experience. It allowed me to contribute to a cause close to my heart and make a positive impact on the community. However, I realized that true empowerment comes with sustainable, meaningful employment opportunities. I wanted to venture into the for-profit sector not just for financial stability, but to open doors for individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing genuine and fulfilling work experiences.
Creating Real Meaningful Opportunities
ScoopAble Ice Cream isn't just another dessert spot. It's a place where everyone, regardless of abilities, can thrive and contribute. At ScoopAble, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. From front-of-house roles to crafting delectable ice cream flavors, individuals with intellectual disabilities play an integral part in our operations. Through this venture, I hope to inspire other businesses to embrace inclusivity and recognize the value that individuals with disabilities bring to the table.
Changing the Community for the Better
This venture isn't just about ice cream; it's about creating a ripple effect of positive change in our community. By providing real job opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, we're sparking conversations and actions that promote inclusion and appreciation for everyone's unique abilities. Through ScoopAble Ice Cream, I aim to leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond the four walls of our shop, ultimately creating a more inclusive and compassionate community for my children and others like them.
A Scoop of Hope
Just like the delicious scoops of ice cream we serve, ScoopAble Ice Cream embodies the sweet taste of hope and possibility. As a mom, entrepreneur, and advocate, I am determined to build a business that not only delights taste buds but opens doors and changes mindsets. Join me on this journey as we scoop up a brighter, more inclusive future, one scoop at a time. Together, let's show the world that meaningful opportunities and genuine acceptance know no bounds. Thank you for being a part of the ScoopAble story.
With scoops of hope and a sprinkle of determination, we're changing the world, one scoop at a time.
Sincerely,
Amy Pennington
Founder, ScoopAble Ice Cream