by Courtney Foth | Jan 28, 2022 | Cafes, Community, Fundraising, On the Ground
These little colorful woven friendship bracelets sit in a basket near the cash register at the cafe. When the cafe is empty I always stare at them, tracing the patterns and colors, wondering whose hands wove them, where they’d been. Working with On the Ground Global...
by Gabriel Gray | Sep 16, 2017 | Coffee, Environmental Stewardship, Fundraising, Local
Looking back and reminiscing on all my expeditions I realize each one has taught me life lessons. They have been preparing me to deal with hard times and not just mine but to help give strength to the ones I love through theirs as well. This last trip we had an...
by Garrett Oden | Jul 25, 2017 | B-Corporation, Coffee, Fundraising, Local, On the Ground, Sourcing
A better world is being formed out there – and we want to share it with you. We’ve sourced a fine coffee through Cooperative Coffees and the Muungano Cooperative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This 89-point offering has a lemongrass tingle, a deep dark...
by Laurie Murphy | Dec 12, 2016 | Community, Environmental Stewardship, Fundraising, Local, News & Media
It’s a hot, balmy afternoon in August and I just got home from work. I needed to check my email, which at times can be a process because as a Waterkeeper, you have several email accounts. Some are set up for information, some are set up to report pollution and others...
by Adrian Edge | Feb 11, 2016 | Community, Events, Fundraising, On the Ground
Running 40 miles is an absurd distance. Just consider for a moment what 40 miles is. That is, on average, 80,000 steps or 211,200 feet. If the average person started walking that distance, it would take about 13 hours to complete. For the 40 mile run I am referring...
by Jacob Thomas | Feb 2, 2016 | B-Corporation, Coffee, Fundraising, On the Ground
B-Corp and Me I’m selfish and that is why I love the B-Corp system. To help someone else brings me happiness, no matter how minor. Opening a door for a stranger to volunteering my time for a local initiative. Roll with me for a bit longer, I’ll do my best to confuse...