Thanks to the benevolence of the founders of Z's Cream & Bean, it is now Creatively Made & Operated by non-profit organization, Medina Creative Housing!

Z’s Cream & Bean was established in May of 2010 by Larry and Mary Ann Zirker, focusing on using fresh, local ingredients such as fruit, honey, maple syrup, and dairy, never treated with BHG hormones. Z’s Cream & Bean has always done things differently by offering homemade, hand-churred, and hand-packaged ice cream in a society all about automation and cutting corners.

After thirteen years of building and maintaining a quality product line and business, the Zirker's had a new vision that would be the cherry on top! Having followed Medina Creative Housing's community impact for several years, Larry and Mary Ann desired to support its noble mission by generously donating their business to this local non-profit organization, giving a new and important mission to the work being done in the store. 

In March 2023, the Z's Cream & Bean store became 'Creatively Made & Operated' by Medina Creative Housing, providing the next stepping store for individuals with disabilities into community employment, job coaching, and individual goal setting. Customers can enjoy the high quality, delicious ice cream they have enjoyed for years, while now being part of the Medina Creative Housing family and mission!

Medina Creative Housing currently operates numerous community assets that provide vocational training and supportive employment for individuals with disabilities, helping them learn a wide variety of marketable skills while earning an income. In these supportive environments, Medina Creative Housing focuses on abilities, works in ways that produce success, instills work ethic, and builds skills and confidence. Our community can enjoy the services and products offered at these locations while supporting individuals with disabilities.

Z’s Cream & Bean, now Creatively Made & Operated by Medina Creative Housing, serves ice cream and the important mission of providing jobs for individuals with disabilities to grow and develop in an integrated environment and earn an income. The Z’s Bean & Cream store provides the next stepping stone for individuals with disabilities into community employment, job coaching, and individual goal setting. Customers can enjoy the high-quality, delicious product they have enjoyed for years while being part of the Medina Creative Housing family and mission!

Remember, make life sweet…eat great ice cream at Z’s Cream & Bean!