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 April, we will be collecting for Crafting The Future. This will continue until the last day of the month.
The organization "works to diversify the fields of art, craft, and design by connecting BIPOC artists with opportunities that will help them thrive."
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:
"Crafting The Future (CTF) has grown out of a frustration with feeling helpless to affect change on an individual level. By banding together and pooling the resources of like-minded artists and art appreciators, we can make the changes we want to see in our own communities."
At CTF, we acknowledge the importance of representation in increasing diversity in the fields of art, craft, and design. We must provide strong and inspiring examples of makers of color so that the next generation can more easily envision themselves as a part of our community."