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ScoopAble Ice Cream Newsletter
February at ScoopAble: Sweet Treats, Cozy Scoops & Lots of Love 💕🍦
🏈🍦 Stuff Your Stanley – Super Bowl Weekend Only!
February 7 & 8
It’s one of our most-loved events—and it’s back just in time for the big game!
Bring your Stanley or similar tumbler to ScoopAble and we’ll stuff it with 4 full scoops of ice cream for just $10. Bigger cup, bigger win 😎
Whether you’re hosting a watch party, heading to one, or just here for the ice cream (no judgment), this deal is a total touchdown.
Limited time. Unlimited flavor. Don’t miss it!
WINTER STORE HOURS!
Monday: (Moms Group) 6:30-8:30pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 12-7pm
Friday & Saturday: 12-8pm
Sunday: 1-6pm
Groundhog Saw His Shadow… So We Ate Ice Cream 🍦❄️
🐿️ Groundhog Day Update:
He saw his shadow. Which means… more winter. More cold. More excuses for ice cream.
Listen, if we’re going to be bundled up for six more weeks, we might as well be happy about it. And honestly? Ice cream is extra good when it’s cold outside. The contrast. The cozy vibes. The “I deserve this” energy after walking in the cold—it just hits different.
Cold weather = fewer melty drips, better scoop texture, and the perfect reason to treat yourself just because. The groundhog has spoken, and we agree: winter is long… so dessert should be constant.
Stay warm. Eat ice cream. Repeat. 🍦💛
What's churning in February?
February Flavors!
Our Signature Flavor: Banana Pudding
Our Staple Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Birthday Cake, and Cookie Monster.
Sorbets: Cherry and Blue Raspberry
Rotating new flavor, Chocolate Marshmallow
Along with a variety of Hot, warm, and cold treats, including a Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae!
Order CUSTOM CAKES & PIES!
If you have a birthday, we have your cake!
Cakes: 6” one-layer, 6” two-layer, 9” two-layer
Sweet-heart-shaped cakes now available!
Pies: 9” Pie
Celebrate your Birthday with Scoop and ScoopAble Ice Cream!
Join our birthday club to get a FREE SCOOP for your birthday!
Cake: Birthday Cake, 6” two-layer
The inside scoop from Amy.
Hello friends,
The weather has been cold, but my heart is full of gratitude for our incredible ScoopAble community.
January ended with snow, freezing temps, and even a weekend closure—days we rely on heavily during winter. I expected slower days, but instead, you showed up in the cold and supported us in big ways. Some of our strongest days happened during the toughest weather, and it reminded me just how lucky we are to have the best customers around.
As we head into another cold month, winter remains our most challenging season, and every scoop truly makes a difference. Your visits, kind words, and continued support mean more than you know.
One silver lining of the slower season has been the chance to get creative and enhance the ScoopAble experience—from simple winter fun like making snowflakes to exciting new things coming soon.
We’re also thrilled to be working with local Girl Scout troops this February to create Girl Scout cookie–inspired ice cream flavors, with the girls involved every step of the way. These are going to be something special!
Thank you for supporting ScoopAble and for helping keep this space warm, welcoming, and full of joy—even on the coldest days.
With gratitude,
Amy & the ScoopAble Crew 💛🍦
💛 Want to support ScoopAble?
You can help by volunteering, donating, or filling an item from our wish list. Every bit makes a difference—thank you for being part of our community 🍦💛
Why Ice Cream Is Even Better When It’s Cold Outside ❄️🍦
At ScoopAble, we hear it all winter long:
“Ice cream… when it’s this cold?”
And every time, we smile—because we know a little secret. Ice cream isn’t just a summer treat. In fact, cold weather might be when it shines the most.
Here’s why we proudly scoop all year long.
You can actually enjoy every bite.
No melting races here. Winter means your scoop stays perfectly creamy, letting you slow down and really taste those mix-ins, swirls, and flavors we put so much love into. No drips. No rush. Just pure enjoyment.
Cold ice cream + warm ScoopAble vibes = perfection.
There’s something extra comforting about stepping in from the cold, being greeted with smiles, bright colors, and your favorite flavors. That contrast—bundled up outside, happy and cozy inside—just hits differently.
Ice cream is comfort food, season included.
Winter can feel long, gray, and busy. Ice cream brings a little joy break to the middle of it all. A scoop can turn an ordinary cold day into something special—and we think everyone deserves that.
Winter flavors deserve their moment.
Cookies, brownies, chocolate, caramel, peppermint, pie pieces—these flavors love cold weather. Ice cream becomes less about cooling off and more about comfort, nostalgia, and treating yourself just because.
Joy doesn’t have an off-season.
At ScoopAble, we believe happiness should be accessible year-round. Ice cream is for celebrations, bad days, good days, and “just because” days—no matter the temperature outside.
So yes, it’s cold. And yes, we’re still scooping.
Because winter deserves joy, too—and there’s always room for ice cream. 🍨✨
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ScoopAble Ice Cream Newsletter
Happy New Year! Grateful for 2025; excited for 2026.
NEW WINTER STORE HOURS!
Monday: (Moms Group) 6:30-8:30pm
Tuesday: (The Cool Zone) 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 12-7pm
Friday & Saturday: 12-8pm
Sunday: 1-6pm
Grinchmas at ScoopAble
Grinchmas Brings Big Smiles (and Scoops) to ScoopAble
Families packed ScoopAble for a festive evening of mischief and merriment during its recent Grinchmas at ScoopAble event, where holiday cheer met a little Grinchy fun. Guests were greeted with a fully themed experience that included time with the Grinch, cookie decorating chaos, cozy hot chocolate, and — of course — plenty of ice cream.
Children laughed as the Grinch playfully interrupted activities, posed for photos, and added his signature antics to the night. Each participant enjoyed sweet treats and seasonal flavors while parents captured memorable moments that felt straight out of Whoville.
The event transformed ScoopAble into a holiday destination, blending storytelling, interactive fun, and desserts into a unique Christmas tradition. For many families, Grinchmas wasn’t just a visit for ice cream — it was a magical holiday memory they’re already hoping to repeat next year. 🎄🍦
What's churning in January?
January Flavors!
Our Signature Flavor: Banana Pudding
Our Staple Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Birthday Cake, and Cookie Monster.
Sorbets: Cherry and Blue Raspberry
Along with a variety of Hot, warm, and cold treats, we have added CUPCAKE’s to the Grab and Go!
Order CUSTOM CAKES & PIES!
We can make a variety of flavors mix traditional cake, brownies, fruit, cookies, and more! Help us come up with creative ideas by ordering a custom cake for your Birthday or celebrations! Seasonal cakes will be available soon in the grab & go for the Superbowl and Valentines Day!
Cakes: 6” one-layer, 6” two-layer, 9” two-layer
Heart-shaped cakes now available!
Pies: 9” Pie
A SUPER COOL TREAT FOR THE BIG GAME!
Sampler Box (every flavor in display in the store)
Celebrate your Birthday with Scoop and ScoopAble Ice Cream!
Cake: Birthday Cake, 6” two-layer
Employee of the month!
We changed this up for the first month of the year. Our “employee” of the month is a talented volunteer, Annalise!
If you attended our events in November and December, you would have met Annalise. She volunteered to help with those events in order to get some hands-on work experience. She demonstrated her natural ability to focus on the customers and always put them first.
In response to the experience, her family shared this:
"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for last night. My girl is beaming with pride. Your time and patience is such a gift. Please know that the heart and work that you tirelessly provide to the Down syndrome community makes the world better. And last night our family felt that deeply. We are grateful. Please know we are here if we can help."
Every scoop makes a difference.
The inside scoop from Amy.
Hello friends!
We made it to 2026! This has been a difficult, yet rewarding, journey. All I can feel is gratitude for all the amazing memories made in 2025.
There is no way I could mention every meaningful moment, but here are a few:
Grand Opening! We had hundreds of customers flood our space for an incredible Grand Opening weekend.
Our employees, Aaron and Simon, almost simultaneously, got the attention of influencers and the media and we were in the headlines in greater Cincinnati! This was followed shortly by an amazing article in the Loveland Lifestyle magazine highlighting our establishment.
Winning the “Hidden Hero” award at the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Awards. I was honored to accept the award on behalf of the entire ScoopAble Ice Cream community. A community built on the value of inclusion, kindness, and compassion. From the employees to the customers, we no longer want to be hidden and to be a bright spot representing the power and strength of an inclusive community.
As we go into 2026, we can’t wait to continue to make a bigger impact in our community and for our disability community. Just like each individual with a disability needs a small village to create the best environment to make them the best they can be, our store needs our community to make us the best we can be. We share our highs and lows because we want you to help us make a difference and experience the enjoyment of achievement.
Your support is everything to us. If you would like to provide extra support, we do accept donations or help to fill our Amazon wish list.
Have a sweet year!
Amy
Amy’s Bio: From Public Service to Serving Smiles
Amy’s journey began in public service, standing on the front lines as an Ohio State Trooper. For 15 years she protected strangers, carried families through their hardest days, and learned what it meant to show up—fully, fiercely, and with heart. She later continued that service for three more years as a police officer at UC Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma hospital where compassion was just as essential as courage.
During these years, Amy became a mom to three children who changed her life in ways she never expected. Her youngest was born with Down syndrome, opening the door to a new community—one filled with love, resilience, and a different kind of strength. As she navigated therapies, milestones, and celebrations, Amy found a place where her heart felt called.
But life had more to teach her. Her oldest child began to regress in his early teens, shifting from keeping pace with peers to needing profound levels of support. Suddenly, Amy was parenting on both ends of the disability spectrum—fighting for resources, inclusion, and opportunities that too often fell through the cracks.
Instead of accepting those gaps, Amy decided to build bridges. She spent four years gathering families, volunteers, and community leaders to bring GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati to life—a place where acceptance, education, and unconditional belonging became the foundation for hundreds of families.
Her passion didn’t stop at one solution. It grew. It expanded. It asked, What about adulthood? What about meaningful work? Who will open doors when the world keeps them closed?
Two years later, Amy answered that call again by opening ScoopAble Ice Cream—a joyful, inclusive business designed not to make people with disabilities fit into the typical world, but to build a world shaped beautifully around their strengths. ScoopAble gives individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a workplace where they are celebrated, valued, and proudly themselves—and invites every customer to be part of that world of warmth, joy, and belonging.
From serving her state to serving her community, Amy’s mission has never changed: protect, uplift, and make life better for the people who need it most. Only now, she serves those smiles one scoop at a time.
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ScoopAble Ice Cream Newsletter
We were grateful this November and looking forward to the giving holiday season in December.
STORE HOURS!
Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 9pm
Monday - Tuesday Closed
ScoopAble Ice Cream in the News!
ScoopAble Ice Cream was nominated for several awards at the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Awards Banquet. We are excited to take home the award for "Hidden Hero". This award recognizes a business or individual who have positively influenced the community from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in whatever capacity necessary, and a commitment to excellence.
We hosted another amazing event with our Friends at Curious Klin, McHarper Manor! This was a fun-filled creative evening with art and ice cream. We are planning for more collabs in the future.
Only 2 days after Stuffing your Turkeys on Thanksgiving, you all showed up to Stuff your Stanleys on Small Business Saturday!
Several volunteers and school groups helped us put together 25 different hand-crafted Christmas flavors for the first ScoopAble Advent Calendar!
There are a few left for sale and leftovers will be donated to our neighbors at Magnolia Springs Loveland. If you would like to purchase one for yourself or sponsor one for donation, please follow THIS LINK! If it's a donation, please follow up with an email to kennedyscruisers@outlook.com with the desire to donate.
What's churning in December?
Uh oh - the Grinch is sneaking into ScoopAble, and he is after our sprinkles!
Decorate Cookies (before the Grinch eats them!)
Sip on hot chocolate warm enough to melt a frosty heart.
Enjoy ice cream so good, even the Grinch can't say no.
Snap photos with the mean green guy himself - if he doesn't run off with your toppings first!
It's a day full of mischief, giggles, and Whoville magic - perfect for kids, families, and anyone whose heart could use growing three sizes.
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm (See the Tickets link to register for your time)
Where: ScoopAble Ice Cream
Admission: $25 per participant (minimum of 2, maximum of 6 participants per arrival time slot).
The following is included for each paid participant:
Group time with the Grinch
2 cookies to decorate
1 cup of hot chocolate
1 scoop of ice cream
2 toppings
Come for cocoa, stay for the chaos - and maybe, just maybe, help the Grinch find his sweet side!
Roundup of the month: ScoopAble
You can look forward to tasting a new holiday themed flavor as we run the flavors in the Advent Calendar also in the store! Join us to start the sweetest holiday tradition.
We are in the spirit of giving, so we are launching the name of the day! On our socials we will post names of the day that will get a free scoop ($4.49 off) that day!
We are giving our Best Friends in the Best Friends Club 10% off all their purchases in December! Anyone can join the Best Friends Club for only $25 month.
Join the ScoopAble Best Friends Club!
December Flavors!
Our Signature Flavor: Banana Pudding
Our Staple Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Cookies and Cream (Christmas), and Cookie Monster.
Sorbets: Cherry and Sour Apple (may change based on availability)
NEW WINTER FLAVORS: Mint Chocolate Chip replaced with Grinch (mint ice cream with red M&M's), Birthday Cake replaced with Christmas Tree Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and the daily Advent Calendar flavor.
NEW HOT & COLD MENU ITEMS: Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Float, Cookies from Leah D's Sweet Treats, Warm Brownie & Hot Fudge Sundae, Christmas Tree Cake Milkshake, and Mocha Peppermint Milkshake, the Sampler Box (every flavor in our dipping cabinet).
CHRISTMAS PIES AND CAKES are now available to pre-order for Christmas!
- Cheesecake & Chocolate
- Christmas Tree Cake
- Reese's
- Cookies & Cream
- Peppermint
- S'mores
- Banana Pudding
Celebrate your Birthday with Scoop and ScoopAble Ice Cream!
Employee 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.
The November Employee of the month is Elizabeth! Elizabeth always has a positive attitude and enjoys talking to our customers. She is one that will not back down from a challenge. Elizabeth says we should add the rule, "Don't give up!" When Elizabeth scoops, her feet are known to be off the floor. She doesn't let that stop her. She has found that the custom stool for our shorter statured employees isn't needed, as she has managed to make it this long without it. We love her attitude, and the customers do too!
The inside scoop from Amy.
Hello friends!
November was a month of gratitude. I am blessed to have an amazing staff and incredible customers! Every day, there is something that happens at ScoopAble that touches my heart.
Lately, I have spent a lot more time working alone to keep things running while cutting any unnecessary expenses, since the foot traffic is down. I had a few days this month where I got to work with some of my employees, and those were the most rewarding days. I don't think they know how much they fill my cup and keep me going, just by being themselves.
This was a crazy month with a lot of work behind the scenes. Preparing Advent Calendars, making pies and cakes for Thanksgiving, and keeping up with trends and marketing initiatives to stay current and keep customers happy and engaged. I want to thank those volunteers that stepped up to jump in and help, as well as my managers that do what is needed every day to keep things running smoothly.
It is my pleasure to see ScoopAble Ice Cream as part of your celebrations. Whether it's pie at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or Cake for a party, it is exciting to know that ScoopAble is shared as part of those moments that create lasting memories. We would love to be the "go to" for birthday parties and cakes for the disability community to make it even more special.
Surviving the winter is proving to be very challenging. When we get through it, the spring and summer will take off, and we will set ourselves up for a better winter next year.
Your support is everything to us. If you would like to provide extra support, we do accept donations or help to fill our Amazon wish list.
Have a sweet day!
Amy
ScoopAble’s FAQ’s
Have questions about ScoopAble Ice Cream? Whether you want to learn more about our homemade flavors, our mission to empower individuals with disabilities, or how you can support us, you’ll find all the answers right here. Dive into our frequently asked questions to discover what makes ScoopAble Ice Cream so special!
Q: Where do you get your ice cream from? Is the ice cream really all made here?
A: Every flavor of ice cream is made in the kitchen at ScoopAble Ice Cream. We make every flavor and serve small-batch premium ice cream. Yes! We really do make it here. It is made by the owner, Amy, and a few trained employees and volunteers. Most of the ice cream on display was made within the week it is served. That’s a freshness you can taste. You will also notice the smoother texture than you get at the grocery store. We use high quality products and only add natural food colors in the process. There can be artificial food coloring added that are part of products we don’t make at the store.
We also make the waffle cones in the store! When you walk in, you notice the incredible smell of fresh waffle cones.
Q: Where are you located?
A: 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH 45140. Near the Branch Hill Kroger, next door to Mezedes.
Q: What products and flavors do you have?
A: Our product list is always growing. We offer 16 flavors in the dipping cabinet. A few are rotating flavors for the season. You can find all of the current products and flavors here.
Q: When did you open?
A: We opened the doors in May of 2025.
Q: Is ScoopAble part of a franchise?
A: No, it is the only store. The owner (Amy) envisioned, researched, and developed the business plan and put it into action. There are other stores with a similar concept, but we are the only ScoopAble Ice Cream.
Q: How is buiness going?
A: We love that you care so much about the sustainability. Honest answer, it’s been a rough start. We had a difficult first summer and are going into the colder months. We believe that ice cream can be part of every season, especially because we are bringing more than just amazing ice cream. We create a one-of-a-kind, heartwarming experience. We are working hard to keep things running. The stress is high and every customer is appreciated. It is sales that makes this machine work. If you love our ice cream and our experience, please share it with others! Word of mouth is best advertisement and complement. If you have time, leave a review on Google, Facebook, and other review platforms.
Q: Do you allow pets?
A: The health department does not allow pets, other than service animals, in food establishments. We do, however, welcome dogs and pets in the outside seating area. We sell Brewhaus Dog Bones and even have at least one flavor of dog ice cream. We’ve heard great reviews from dog owners.
Q: Are you open all year?
A: Yes, we are open all year round. We believe that ice cream should not be limited to a season. It’s great all year and there are so many people that enjoy it all year. We have recently added custom cakes to our offerings. We aim to be the destination for every birthday cake and other celebrations. Make your birthday, holiday, or event even more special and order a ScoopAble custom cake or pie!
Q: What made you (Amy) want to open an ice cream shop that employs individuals with disabilities?
A: Amy has three kids, two with disabilities, Down syndrome and Autism. When dreaming about an inclusive world and community, it included employment for individuals with disabilities. When this population is facing an 80% unemployment rate, but they have marketable skills, it only makes sense to bring two great things together, ice cream and individuals with disabilities.
Amy has a lot of great memories that involve ice cream. The idea that ice cream is desirable to kids, makes it even better. At ScoopAble we are creating positive memories that naturally involve inclusion and happiness. What could be any better? We don’t just talk the talk, we are demonstrating to the younger generation the value of an inclusive community.
Amy’s professional journey started as an Ohio State Trooper. Amy was a Trooper for 15 years. She went from serving citations and the community through law enforcement to serving smiles and the community through ice cream. She enjoys creating opportunities for individuals that are often overlooked.
Q: What is the impact you are making?
A: We can’t possibly share every story and every impact, but we can share a taste of it:
A large number of our customers have disabilities themselves. Their faces light up when they walk in. Even before they come in, they take pictures in front of the building to mark the event. Some express being greateful, happy or excited, and many ask about employment (it’s own FAQ). The pride in the family and friends of customers and employees are frequently demonstrated.
For our employees, many didn’t have many chances to work a real job. When calling to let them know they were getting the job, there was joy in tears, joy in silence and shock, and joy in their verbal responses. Comments like, “This is my first real job”, “I’m so excited,” or just proudly accepting the position. Even though it was a phone call, the smiles and joy could be felt. After starting the job, many have surprised their caretakers and parents in what they can do. They developed relationships with coworkers, learned new skills, and polished up on old skills. They have learned and grown so much. ScoopAble has grown with them.
Parents of kids with disabilities that bring their children in are noticeably positively impacted by seeing the possibilities in their child. The parents proudly tell their kids; you can work here one day. The importance of experiencing this kind of inclusion at a young age is huge for everyone involved. Some kids may not have the pleasure of having a relationship with a grown adult with disabilities, but they do at ScoopAble. The natural interaction with the customers gives our Scoopers a chance to be role models and leaders.
Impact by the numbers:
Open - 5 months
Field Trips - 5 amazing groups with disabilities
Overall employees - 13 employees, 9 of those with a disability
Current employees - 11 employed, 7 of those with a disability
Employment waitlist - 46
Donated to disability nonprofits - $3,475
Scoops scooped - over 15,000
Worked hours for employees with disabilities - over 3,000
Customer transactions - 4,876
Q: How do I apply to be a Scooper?
A: Our application is online on the website here. After you complete the application, you will be placed on the waitlist and we will reach out when there is a need to fill. The process does include an interview.
Q: We love what you’re doing! How can I help?
A: Thank you! We have a few ways you can help:
Share all the postive experiences and memories you make at ScoopAble any way you can. It is more likely that someone will try something new if they hear about a positive experience or recommendation from a trusted friend or family member. YOU are our best advertiser!
You can help fill a need through our wish list!
We do accept monetary donations. These donations are used to cover the many expenses to keep the store open, but also the payroll for the employees to have the opportunity to work more hours.
Visit and make a purchase! We are always adding new and fun flavors and items to our menu, so every time you come, there should be something new to try. Most recently, we added custom cakes and pies. You can find the pre-order links on our home page.
As always, THANK YOU! We are incredibly grateful for you.
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The Scoop in November!
September was another incredible month of growth! Behind the scenes, we have been preparing to introduce pies, cakes, and holiday specials to be launched in October!
ScoopAble Ice Cream in the news!
We are honored to be featured in the Loveland Lifestyle Magazine, October edition.
ScoopAble Ice Cream is honored to be nominated for the Little Miami Chamber Alliance Annual Awards! The nominations include Patricia Furtere Community Involvement Award, Emerging Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Woman-owned Business of the Year, Excellence in Social Media, Heart of Service (Best Customer Service) Award, Hidden Hero, Best Community Event, and Business Community Advocate Award. The LMRCA Chamber Awards Banquet will be held on November 13th, where the winners will be announced.
What’s churning in October?
Nonprofit roundup of the Month: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
October is Down Syndrome Awareness and Disability Employment Awareness Month!
October Pint Sale: Buy 3 pints for $21 to honor the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome.
October Flavor of the Month: Chosen by the DSAGC, we will feature yellow and blue sorbet: Blue Raspberry and Lemon.
October 7, 6:30pm: Glaze & Graze: Pumpkin night at ScoopAble! Register HERE
October 18: Sweetest Day Sale: Buy 1, get 1 half off.
October 18th: Miami Township Harvest Festival at the Community Park of Miami Township.
October 23, 9am - 4pm: ScoopAble will be at Cincinnati Children’s Main Hospital!
October 23: Amy is a guest speaker at Augie’s Adventures.
Pre-Orders are open for custom cakes & pies! 6” Cake, 9” Cake, 9” Pie
Pre-Orders are open for Advent Calendars!
October 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: Lemon & Blue Raspberry, Orange (may change based on availability)
NEW FALL FLAVORS: Cinnamin Roll, Pumpkin Spice, and Caramel Apple Cheesecake!
NEW MENU ITEMS: Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches - Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter, Warm Apple Cider & Floats, Mini Pies, 9” Pies, 6” & 9” Cakes!
Join the NEW ScoopAble Best Friends Club!
Employee 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.
Simon is the September Scooper Star! Simon stepped out of his comfort zone to be on camera for one of the popular news stories about our shop. He is always willing to help and has excellent attention to detail. Simon has a similar story to many of our Scoopers. He had a difficult time when getting a real job, when transitioning from school programs to adult programs, simply because he wasn’t given a chance. Simon enjoys keeping the shop tidy and organized and excels in customer service. You can bet he took the time to make your ice cream and experience the best!
The inside scoop from Amy
Hello friends!
I am so excited for October! Each and every month, we are making bigger and better things! This month is a special month because it is Disability Employment Awareness and Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We have been planning for this month since opening. It’s such an important month for the disability to bring positive awareness to the employment issues individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities face. We are still learning how to make things better for our employees. We are constantly assessing and improving our processes to make it better for the employees to provide an amazing product and service to the community. This past month we had an engineer with OOD come in and help find a solution for the dipping cabinet height. Many of our employees struggled to reach to scoop some of the flavors. We received a stool due to this partnership that has made a big difference in our store!
I’m excited to create fall memories for families. I am aiming to make every season, ice cream season. The fall flavors are welcoming, paired with warm accents. It doesn’t get any better than a warm apple cider float. We also have sliced apple nachos, pumpkin pies, and everything in-between with even more coming soon.
Now, you can celebrate birthdays and holidays with ScoopAble Pies and Cakes! Who will be the first to order a ScoopAble gender reveal cake?! I know you may not be ready to hear about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we are accepting pre-orders now for both holidays. Pre-order your pie for Thanksgiving and December Advent Calendars now and stress less later! Don’t miss out on the perfect pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and 25 flavors of amazing ice cream in December.
Thank you all for continuing to support ScoopAble Ice Cream. We are still coming back from the hard summer, but we are making it. We have been nominated for the following awards from the Little Miami Chamber Alliance: Patricia Furtere Community Involvement Award, Emerging Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Woman-owned Business of the Year, Excellence in Social Media, Heart of Service (Best Customer Service) Award, Hidden Hero, Best Community Event, and Business Community Advocate Award. I am humbled and honored to be nominated for these along with many other incredible businesses in our area.
Have a sweet day!
Amy
Your donation will make a difference!
ScoopAble Ice Cream
6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH, 45140
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The Scoop in September!
August was a month filled with media attention, a flavor contest, and more!!
ScoopAble Ice Cream in the news!
ScoopAble broke into the Social Media scene when Lil'Blondie, aka Aaron Westendorf, got the attention of Hilarious Scales, aka Hood News 75. One video has been seen over 100K times with Aaron's reaction to talking to Hilarious Scales on TikTok live. His appearance and sharing of his story, moved Hilarious Scales to invite several local influencers to ScoopAble! We had an incredible day with Hilarious Scales, Mullet Review, Dude it's Casey, HATZ Review, and the Cincinnati Ghostbusters.
Aaron was able to shoot some videos with them, recieved tickets to the Bengals game, and got to live out his dream of being a social media influencer. If you are not following him already, he would love more followers on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Simultaneously, a parent of another scooper posted about how much they appreciate ScoopAble and the employment opportunity it gave her son, Simon. This caught the attention of Adam Clements, Channel 12.
You can see the story here:
What’s churning in September?
Nonprofit roundup of the Month: TOP Soccer
Fall Flavor Winner! Ghostbuster: Vanilla and chocolate ice cream with marshmellows and chocolate Crunch bars.
We started work experience programs for individuals with disabilities with several schools in our community.
We are currently scheduling fun activities for September and October! Stay tuned for more information soon.
September 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: Grape and Cherry (may change based on availability)
NEW FALL FLAVORS: Ghostbuster, Pumpkin Spice, and Caramel Apple Cheesecake!
NEW MENU ITEMS COMING SOON: Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches - Chocolate Chip and Peanutbutter, and Warm Apple Cidar & Floats!
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.
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Employee 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.
The August Empoyee of the month is Aaron! Aaron the entertainer makes everyone's customer service experience special. You may be entertained by dancing, discussing sports, or just asking how your day is going. Aaron will make a postive impression on your day. Aaron takes customer service to his own level and we are so lucky to have him on our team. If you ask Aaron his favorite flavor, he will likely tell you whatever sorbet (non-dairy) flavors we have that day.
The inside scoop from Amy
Hello friends!
Wow! I am humbled by the response to the last newsletter and the attention we received in August! Thank you!!! We made so much progress because of the support of our amazing employees and customers. Employing individuals with disabilities does some with some extra challenges, but the benefits far outweigh those challenges.
The improvement in August was a relief, but we still are going into the colder months and have to keep this trend going. I won't let the employees down and they won't let me down. Your support is everything to us. If you would like to provide extra support, we do accept donations or help to fill our Amazon wish list.
The week before the big shift with the media influence, Aaron shared with me that if he wins a lot of money, he will give me half of it for ScoopAble to stay open. Our employees are not sheltered from the reality that customers are needed to make our business work. I was touched by his genuine concern, but also his gratitude and generosity. I am blessed to have Aaron as a loyal and outgoing employee.
I was so proud of Simon who was the spotlight of a story shared on the news. Being on camera is not easy for him or his mom, much less to share vulnerable and personal challenges. Simon said he wouldn't do it for just anything, but for ScoopAble, it was worth it. In the interview he was asked what ScoopAble means to him. He stated, "It's everything."
I don't know of any other restaurant where the majority of the employees are even close to as loyal and appreciative as the employees at ScoopAble. How lucky I am to have a business where I can share their gifts along with the joy of ice cream with the community. Thank you for making a difference with us.
Have a sweet day!
Amy
ScoopAble Ice Cream
6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH, 45140
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 (Goshen, 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)
Leah D’s Sweet Treats (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