Each month since 2020, we have collected donations for different charitable causes. Our initial goal was to highlight organizations focused on education and the fight against racism. The specialty coffee industry, and society as a whole, has much to address regarding this long-standing issue. A way to start is to contribute to groups who are knowledgeable about action. They teach those around them to unlearn racism. Since beginning this initiative, we have branched out to non-profits supporting marginalized communities.

For the month of March, we will be collecting for Coffee Quality Institute. This will continue until the last day of the month.

The organization strives to improve the quality of coffee and the livelihoods of its producers. They achieve this through education and differentiation. Producers receive appropriate value for their specialty coffee. And they are distinguished and respected in the market.

To donate, you can select the amount you wish to contribute as an add-on for your product purchases. Acaia will publicly provide proof of donations when they are sent to the organization.

In their own words:

"Our vision is an education system that will pave the path to self-sufficient, thriving, sustainable coffee communities by supporting a common language of coffee and the best scientific practices throughout the value chain to improve quality."