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Enter the Coffee Kids Drawing! Win a home roaster, an espresso machine or coffee!

Posted by Coffee Kids on February 23, 2010 at 8:00am

We are excited to announce the second annual benefit drawing for Coffee Kids with three great prizes from Coffee Kids supporters. The drawing will be held on Sunday, April 18 at 1 pm at the Coffee Kids' booth (#2157) at the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Expo in Anaheim, CA.

Tickets for the drawing are available for a suggested donation of $25 (five entries for a donation of $100) and participants need not be present to win. Please visit Coffee Kids Donate page and enter SCAA in the 'memorial/gift' field. You can also donate over the phone by calling 505-820-1443.

The prizes include:

1st prize – A Mypressi Handheld Espresso Machine and free coffee donated by Vision Espresso Services of Seattle, WA; and a Behmor 1600 1lb Coffee Roaster donated by Behmor, Inc., of Incline Village, NV;
2nd prize – A Behmor 1600 1lb Coffee Roaster donated by Behmor, Inc., of Incline Village, NV;
3rd prize – A fully-packed coffee gift basket with fresh roasted fair trade organic coffees, whole leaf teas and other items from The Little Bean of Huntington Beach, CA.

All proceeds from the drawing will benefit Coffee Kids' efforts to help coffee-farming families improve their quality of life.

Visit Coffee Kids at SCAA

Posted by Coffee Kids on April 7, 2010 at 8:00am

Staff at Coffee Kids are busy prepping for the upcoming Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) Expo in Anaheim, CA, April 15-18. If you’re planning to attend, visit us at booth #2157 in the expo hall. We’ll have our new t-shirts on display ready to take orders.

We’ll also be selling tickets for the Coffee Kids Benefit drawing. There are three great prizes, including Behmor Roasters, a Mypressi Handheld Espresso Machine from Visions Espresso, and a Tea and Coffee Gift Basket from the Little Bean Coffee Company. Tickets are a suggested donation of $25, or 5 for $100.

If you can’t attend the show, purchase tickets through our website by making a donation here (be sure to enter SCAA in the ‘memorial/gift’ field). You can also donate over the phone by calling 505-820-1443.

On Friday night from 5-7pm in Ballroom A of the Anaheim Convention Center, stop by the Coffee Kids Reception sponsored by InterAmerican Coffee. We will highlight the achievements of FHC of Costa Rica, a longtime Coffee Kids partner that has provided scholarship opportunities to thousands of students from coffee-farming communities. Light refreshments and cash bar will be available.

Coffee Kids staff will also be presenting on a couple panels at the expo. Executive Director Carolyn Fairman will present at, “Ask the Experts: What is the Ethical Coffee Debate,” in Room 207C on Saturday, April 17 from 9-10:15 a.m. International Program Director Jose Luis Zarate will be on the panel of “The Hidden Element in Sustainability,” in Room 207B on Saturday, April 17 from 10:30-11:45 a.m.

See you there!

Featured Donor: Sweet Maria's

Posted by Coffee Kids on January 15, 2010 at 9:05am

Over the past few years, interest in home coffee roasting has grown exponentially and Sweet Maria’s, based in Oakland, CA, has played a central role in the movement.Their website offers advice on how to choose a home roaster, detailed roasting instructions, photos of beans at each roasting stage and forums for discussing all things coffee. They also sell supplies and equipment, and green coffee to get eager home roasters started. Sweet Maria's Dog Calendar

This holiday season, Sweet Maria’s produced “The Unofficial 2010 Dogs of Coffee Calendar,” which was sold to benefit Coffee Kids and five other charities. The calendar has 15 full-color photographs of dogs from various coffee-producing regions. Co-owner Thompson Owen took the photographs during his travels around the world in search of coffee.“Maybe he misses our dogs, West Oakland mutts of the first degree, or maybe dogs tend to be a friendly presence. Whatever the reason, over time, Tom has amassed quite a collection of photographs of dogs at coffee origins,” said Maria Troy, co-owner of Sweet Maria’s.The unique calendar is available for purchase on Sweet Maria’s Web site.For over ten years, Sweet Maria’s has supported Coffee Kids through various fundraisers and they strive to educate their customers and online followers about our work. Their site is consistently one of the top referrer’s to the Coffee Kids Web site.

Come on Danny Cahill!

Posted by Nichole DuPont on December 8, 2009 at 4:30am

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A post from Lisa McCloud, BUNN Director of Marketing, Retail Division.I love watching The Biggest Loser. The show is about transforming lives through hard work and dedication. It's an inspiration that's helped me in my journey of losing 70 pounds over the past year.In last week's episode, I was soooo excited to see that one of this season's finalists, Danny Cahill, owns a

BUNN home coffee brewer. I wanted to call him up right then and thank him, but his published phone number was disconnected....probably because of people like me! LOL - just joking!Anyway, over the next couple of days of thinking and discussion, we decided that we wanted to do something to congratulate Danny on his hard work and owning a BUNN - the hardest working coffee brewer around? Better yet, how do we thank all of our loyal customers? So, here's our commitment... If Danny wins The Biggest Loser, BUNN will donate to charity one coffee brewer for each pound he loses through the finale on Tuesday, 12/8/09. Based on his current pace, this could be up to 250 brewers or up to $25,000 worth of coffee brewers. Check out the press release here.Go Danny Go....we at BUNN are hoping you win it all!Sincerely,Lisa

Featured Donor: DaVinci Gourmet

Posted by Coffee Kids on July 17, 2009 at 8:54am

DaVinci Gourmet, the industry leader in gourmet syrups, is that rare company that extends support of the specialty coffee industry through the entire chain of supply – from coffee growers to beverages served worldwide. Whether it is sponsoring a myriad of barista competitions or providing menu and technical support to small cafes, many witness first hand DaVinci’s support. In particular is their exceptional support of Coffee Kids. DaVinci Gourmet Logo

Since 2006, DaVinci Gourmet has been a major sponsor of Coffee Kids, contributing over $500,000 with the funds channeled toward the organization’s quality of life programs in coffee communities. Through this level of contribution, Coffee Kids has been able to not only maintain, but also expand its program, reaching over 3,200 families served by Coffee Kids’ 12 partners in Latin America.“We are very committed to the specialty coffee industry on many levels. Through Coffee Kids we are able to help and support those who are vital to this industry, the families who grow the beans. With this relationship we can affect the lives of those thousands of miles away, creating a connection,” said Jennifer Faren, brand manager at DaVinci Gourmet.DaVinci Gourmet syrups are used throughout the United States and internationally in specialty coffee drinks. Their commitment to coffee-farming families is an investment in the future of coffee.“We know first hand the intricacy of the coffee process, from farm to cup and therefore understand the essential part each and every family plays in the global coffee economy and the need to sustain themselves for future growth,” Faren said.Besides monetary support, DaVinci Gourmet further promotes Coffee Kids to others with a mention on every bottle, POP materials and the company’s website and publicity materials (http://www.davincigourmet.com).“The impact of DaVinci Gourmet’s support has put Coffee Kids at another level. Thanks to them, awareness of our efforts to help families and the resources to put the programs in place have increased substantially,” said Coffee Kids’ Executive Director Carolyn Fairman.

Coffee Kids Fundraiser on Facebook

Posted by Coffee Kids on February 26, 2009 at 6:20am

If you haven't checked out the Coffee Kids facebook profile, give a look and add us as a friend. We also just launched a fundraiser on our Cause page. We're trying to raise $5,000 by June.Just $25 can help provide a health and hygiene class to women around San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. A $50 donation can provide a small business loan to women in Nicaragua. It doesn't take much to make a big difference. Take a look and sign on!Also, Coffee Kids recently got hip to Twitter. Check us out at http://www.twitter.com/coffeekids.

"Kick It Up for Coffee Kids" Benefit Auction, during May at Homeroasters.org

Posted by Chad Sheridan on May 1, 2009 at 12:30am

Lots of great items for homeroasters and more!!!Throughout the month of May 2009, Homeroasters.org is conducting auctions on a wide variety of items, many of which the specialty coffee industry donated with jubilation. Items up for bid range from assortments of top-quality green coffee, to magazine subscriptions, grinders, brewers, roasters and much, much more; all proceeds going directly to Coffee Kids.Coffee Kids® Grounds for Hope was born out of the specialty coffee industry by Bill Fishbein in 1988. Coffee Kids® has distributed over $4 million dollars in funds “to help coffee-farming families improve the quality of their lives.” With four distinct areas of focus, Latin American countries have realized improvements in healthcare, education for children, community-based projects and micro-credit loans that have enabled over 4,000 women to own their own businesses and support their families.If you would like to bid on an item, please register as a member of Homeroasters.org and enjoy the auction.Link to AuctionHere are the spotlighted lots that will be open for the entire month:Behmor 1600 Roaster Donated by Joe Behm15 pounds Colombia Organic Don Telmo Reserva Bourbon donated by Royal Coffee New YorkFreshRoast 8 home roasting unit and 10 lbs of coffee, “Big Box” package donated by The Captains CoffeeHeat gun and bread machine roasting set up built and donated by member Chad Beauford15 pounds Colombia Organic Don Telmo Reserva Bourbon donated by Royal Coffee New YorkPoppery 1 popcorn popper/roaster donated by member Chad Beauford10 pounds Colombia Organic Don Telmo Reserva Bourbon donated by Royal Coffee New YorkNesco Professional Gourmet Home Coffee Roaster Donated by Nesco5 pounds green coffee donated by Berres Brothers“Peace Blend” Sculpture designed and built by member John A C Despres15 pounds Colombia Organic Don Telmo Reserva Bourbon donated by Royal Coffee New YorkChad Sheridan

Silverstone Half Marathon

Posted by Bryn Jones on November 26, 2008 at 9:21am

I ran the Silverstone Half Marathon earlier this year and have decided to run it again next march. This time i thought i should try and raise some money, so im going to do it for Cancer Research. If anybody would be able to donate anything it would be much appreciated. You can donate at this site: http://www.justgiving.com/bbjonesHere is me hitting the 'wall' last march! lolCheers!

Coffee Kids on Google Earth

Posted by Coffee Kids on November 26, 2008 at 5:50am

Ever wanted to travel to see where Coffee Kids' partners work? Well, now you can... on your computer. All of Coffee Kids' partners in Latin America have been posted on Google Earth thanks to help from Winston Rost at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.Simply download Google Earth at http://earth.google.com and install the program on your computer. Then download the link below and double-click it to open up a list of all of Coffee Kids partners. By clicking on the partner's names, you can see where they are based, get information on how they're helping coffee-farming families, and find links to photos of their work.

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"COFFEE WITH A KICK"

Posted by Matt Milletto on October 21, 2008 at 10:18am

Very cool! Way to go Martin Diedrich, a fellow bX member! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 21, 2008 CONTACT: Trevor Slavick, Founder Little Feet Coffee Company (949) 929-9133 Trevor737@gmail.com SOCCER CHARITY TEAMS UP WITH COFFEE PRODUCER TO OFFER NEW SPECIALTY BRAND UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES PREMIUM "COFFEE WITH A KICK" (NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.) Oct. 21, 2008 – Trevor Slavick (38), co-founder of the Southern California based soccer equipment charity Little Feet (LittleFeet.com), announced today his group has launched a coffee company (LittleFeetCoffee.com), to support a sustainable coffee growing village in Honduras, and expand its mission of supplying poor children with quality soccer equipment. Honduras is an up-and-coming producer in the premium coffee market, growing 100% Arabica beans in ideal conditions featuring high elevation, shade, rich volcanic soil, and tropical climate comparable to Colombia and Costa Rica. "Little Feet Coffee," now available in ground and whole bean 12-ounce packages, has the added appeal of being 100% Organic, Rainforest Alliance Certified and sold at fair trade prices, with a percentage of sales supporting the group's original goal; hence the slogan: "Coffee With A Kick!" It might also be called coffee with a conscience. Martin Diedrich, of Diedrich Coffee fame, is now expertly roasting Little Feet Coffee in small batches, and supports the group's cause. "This is something I can get behind, there are a lot of people growing coffee who have huge obstacles to overcome and I sympathize, I grew up in that part of the world," said Diedrich, who now runs Kean's Coffee in Newport Beach. "Little Feet Coffee has got a unique angle blending coffee with the world's most popular sport-- it connects." Slavick, an American Airlines pilot and soccer enthusiast explains, "we were delivering soccer balls to children in villages in western Honduras when I spotted some kids trying to play with a bundled up coffee sack." Slavick continues, "I gave them one of our balls and the villagers thanked us some of their delicious coffee. They proudly showed me their coffee cooperative where many of the villagers work. I later learned more than 300 million cups of coffee are consumed each day in the US (according to the 2008 Coffee Statistic Report). Of the average $2 per cup paid, less than a penny finds its way back to the farmer. We decided to start a company to sell farmer-direct coffee at fair trade pricing, to help not only the kids in these communities, but the entire village." Slavick is returning to Honduras this month to run a soccer camp for kids in the village of Las Capucas. The coffee cooperative's manager Omar Rodriguez (cafecapucas@yahoo.com) appreciates Little Feet's support, "when you purchase our high grown beans, you are supporting a culture of farming that respects the environment and a way of life that nurtures the health and happiness of our people," Rodriguez stated. Slavick plans to create similar partnerships with other coffee cooperatives in order to expand Little Feet Coffee's offerings and assistance to more communities and their children. Presently, Little Feet Coffee can be purchased through the group's website LittleFeetCoffee.com at a retail price of $11.95 for a 12-oz. package. Viktor Bene's Continental Bakery in Gelson's Supermarkets in Dana Point and Irvine, as well as all Southern California Mother's Market & Kitchen locations also now sell the coffee.

2008 SCAA - Coffee Kids and the Key(note)

Posted by Coffee Kids on May 2, 2008 at 1:00pm

Coffee Kids was delighted to be able to present at the keynote address at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's (SCAA) Conference and Exhibition.We'd like to thank all of our members, partners and sponsors throughout the world who have helped make it possible. We recently put together this video with the help of Machine Hero, a Providence, R.I.-based firm. It features images from our partners in Latin America and interviews with a number of our long term supporters and friends. The video explores Coffee Kids' effect in the global coffee community and how support for Coffee Kids and other non-profits at origin translates to support for the long term future of the specialty coffee trade.Thanks for making our first two decades rewarding and fruitful!

If you are attending the SCAA Conference in Minneapolis, be sure to visit us at our booth #1241 and learn how your contributions are making a difference and if you can't make the conference, check out our Web site to learn more about our work.

Interesting Fundraising Idea

Posted by Coffee Kids on June 2, 2008 at 5:05am

I read a blog this morning about an interesting fundraising idea being used in a coffee shop called Kurekure in Melbourne, Australia. Here's the blog where it appeared originally. The coffee shop gives patrons a card to let them know when their orders are ready. When the patron returns, the shop has a variety of trays where patrons can return the card. Each tray lists a non-profit or effort that the coffee shop supports. The patron returns the card to one of the trays when they pick up their order and the coffee shop donates the proceeds from that order to the indicated non-profit.Take a look at the blog if you get a chance. Seems kinda' clever.

Coffee Kids’ 20th Anniversary Dinner, May 3rd

Posted by Matt Milletto on March 11, 2008 at 8:39am

Coffee Kids’ 20th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday, May 3rd from 7:30 pm to 9:30, Minneapolis

Coffee Kids’ will commemorate two decades of helping coffee-farming families improve the quality of their lives at a special anniversary celebration. All coffee professionals and fanatics are invited to join the festivities on Saturday, May 3rd from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center. With live entertainment provided by Putumayo World Music, a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner and presentations from Coffee Kids’ longtime supporters, it promises to be a very memorable evening. Tickets for the 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner are available at the price of $75 each. Coffee Kids also offers sponsorship opportunities starting at only $250.00. (Any sponsorship revenue in excess of costs will be directed toward Coffee Kids projects in Latin America.) Seating is limited and the deadline for sponsorship reservations is March 28th. Please contact info@coffeekids.org or call 505-820-1143 for reservations or information. To learn about Coffee Kids’ programs in coffee growing communities please visit www.coffeekids.org. Thank you

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