Each month since 2020, we have collected donations for different charitable causes. Our initial goal was to highlight organizations focused on education and the fight against racism. The specialty coffee industry, and society as a whole, has much to address regarding this long-standing issue. A way to start is to contribute to groups who are knowledgeable about action. They teach those around them to unlearn racism. Since beginning this initiative, we have branched out to non-profits supporting marginalized communities.
For the month of April, we will be collecting for the non-profit organization MuslimARC. This will continue until the end of the month.
MuslimARC tackles the intersections of anti-Black racism and Islamophobia through ongoing programs in Detroit and Southern California. The organization also offers consistent virtual engagement spaces and member-led meetings.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:
"Our training model with multi-faith groups and multi-racial coalition communities helps identify the intersections of systemic racism and Islamophobia. Within the ecology of today’s progressive movement, MuslimARC provides a unique service to support community leaders and social change organizations in building lines of solidarity across differences."