Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Core Value Blog Series: (Philanthropy)


Philanthropy is an important cornerstone upon which we’ve based our business.  Each month we donate two percent of our gross sale directly towards meeting humanitarian needs around the world.  We have a special focus on water projects, orphan care and human trafficking. 

During the month of May our donation went towards water projects in the West African nation of Sierra Leone.  Although Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources and natural beauty, a brutal civil war took place between 1991-2002 and it ended up wreaking havoc on the nation.   At one point the UN declared it the worst country in the world in which to live. 

Since 2002 a rebuilding effort has been underway, yet many parts of the country lack access to basic health and sanitation services.  Clean drinking water is important for the health of any community.  During the month of May your purchase of coffee and desserts at “All In” Coffee Shop helped contribute to the health of a Sierra Leonean Community.

During the month of June we plan to partner with Jamaica Relief Ministries in providing funding towards their work in orphan care.  Jamaica Relief Ministries works in providing foster care for children in need.  In addition to foster care, Jamaica Relief Ministries, partners with a government run orphanage in raising the level of care provided to local vulnerable children.  You can find out more about Jamaica Relief Ministries at http://www.jamaicarm.org.  Jamaica Relief Ministries has a local thrift store in the Sandy Springs Community where all proceeds help found their work on the beautiful island nation of Jamaica.

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