This blog began soon after U.S. Independence Day in 2010. The original intent was to create posts about energy independence. Gradually, the blog developed into a portfolio for published articles with a much broader focus on environmental, health and cultural issues. Now, this blog investigates the many ways to invest in and preserve the beautiful world around us.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Coffee Roasters Give Former Offenders a Second Chance
Barbara's Bookstore in Burr Ridge is offering free coffee from Second Chance Coffee Company - a business that hires some of those who have been behind bars.
Excerpt from Patch.com, Nov. 13, 2010
By Jessica Tobacman
"In the back corner of Barbara's Bookstore sit two unassuming silver and black thermoses with two different types of complimentary coffee. One thermos is filled with Sumatra Mandheling Decaffeinated Organic Fair Trade coffee, which has a relatively light, colorful, smoky flavor. In the other is Java Pancoer Estate - it has a more bitter taste.
The brand is I Have A Bean coffee and it is roasted and sold by Second Chance Coffee Company - a Wheaton-based business that employs former offenders." (read more)
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