Inclusivity is in Red Bay's DNA. Among thier many initiatives, they are dedicated to providing upward mobility for marginalized groups. As Owner Keba Konte said in an interview with Sprudge, “Most often, black & brown people are either picking the coffee cherries, handing off a cup, or sweeping...our mission has been to fill in some of the career positions in the supply chain, from sourcing, roasting, quality control, all the way to marketing, equipment and software. The industry goes so deep."

3-19 is all about supporting both coffee farmers through fundraisers and supporting local artists. Through various fundraisers and initiatives, 3-19 provides excellent opportunities for artists and hosts fundraisers to support coffee farmers. One of their unique programs, The Rural Guatemala Assistance Project, raises money to send sustenance packages to 125 rural coffee growers in need. This program also has a Guatemalan coffee subscription program to help sustain their business!

Saint Frank's Bonaventure Program is a community-minded organization that emerged to help support coffee farmers affected by COVID. Many coffee farmers are paid their whole year’s salary during harvest season, and when COVID came rushing through the gate, many coffee roasters were forced to cancel orders with farmers. This program purchases micro-lots from at-risk coffee farmers. Then, they partner with wholesalers to commit to buying the lots, ultimately keeping these small growers in business!

As the first roaster in California to become a Certified B Corp, Equator Coffee has been a driving force for change in the coffee industry for over 20 years. From dedicating funds to cause-driven organizations to supporting sustainable coffee farmers—among many other charitable causes—nearly every roast they make is geared towards supporting impoverished areas and supporting those up and down the coffee supply chain.

1951 Coffee is a unique, community-conscious non-profit and is changing the coffee industry for the better. Its whole mission is geared towards bettering the lives of refugees, asylees, and special immigrant visa holders through its Barista Training Program. Not only does this provide a stable, supportive community for those transitioning to American life during its job training, 1951 provides a stable, livable wage—something that many refugees and asylees aren't commonly afforded.

Founded in 2014 by owner John Krause, Big House Beans is dedicated to second chances by providing jobs for convicted felons and recovering addicts. Krause himself was an addict for 17 years, in and out of the prison system for 11 years. Knowing first-hand how hard it is for convicts and recovering addicts to achieve gainful employment, he committed his business to provide the necessary foundations that so many people need in recovery—meaning and a family.