Each month for the foreseeable future, we are collecting donations to send to charitable organizations and causes in the US. For 2020 and onwards, these highlighted organizations are ones that are centered around education and the fight against racism. It is clear that the specialty coffee industry, and society as a whole, have much to address regarding this long-standing issue. And a way to start is to contribute to those groups that are knowledgeable about action and teach those around them to unlearn racism.
For the month of May, we will be collecting for Coffee With A Cause. This will continue until the last day of the month.
The organization works with at-risk and Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to "equip youth in securing permanent employment and empower them in career goals." These youths learn soft and hard employment skills through internships at Coffee With A Cause's cafe, Rosebud Coffee, and other local businesses that share the organization's goals.
To donate, you can select the amount you wish to contribute as an add-on for your product purchases. Acaia will publicly provide proof of donations when they are sent to the organization.
In their own words:
"Coffee with a Cause is a 501(C)(3) that owns Rosebud Coffee in Pasadena, California. Our Non-profit charity partners with youth groups such as Urban Initiative and Youth Moving On in order to help train, employ, and develop our at-risk youth for their future endeavors."
We hope to continue to expand our story of serving the community as well as share our charity’s journey."