Investment in our World

I got a comment tonight that my post was getting old. I have to be honest. I posted a note about my baby girl and just couldn't seem to write a new one. Her picture is so pretty (Raeanna Anglen took it) and I liked seeing it at the top of my page. Anyways, reality is it has run its course and I am movin on. 

Investment in our World: 

I am so close to closing on the restaurant. My days are filled with phone calls, meetings and contracts that I don't understand. I am also getting the chance to define the restaurant and what it will stand for. What I stand for. 

A few years ago I went to Catalyst, a leadership conference in Atlanta GA. The hallways were filled with non-profit organizations and merchandise. One caught my attention first because of its "look" and then because of its message. At the time I didn't have a venue to utilize this product so I put the info in a folder and forgot about it. Recently a great couple has brought

this concept to our church. As I was walking through and smelled the sweet aroma, it hit me! I now have the PERFECT venue! 

Land of a 1000 Hills Coffee.

They have transformed the simple act of drinking coffee into an opportunity to make a difference. "Drink Coffee, Do Good" it's that easy. They have designed a way for US to break chains that have bound thousands of Rwanda farmers, and allow them to enjoy the life that God meant for us. You can learn more about Land of 1000 hills at landof1000hills.com.

How is this coming to the restaurant: 

I emailed the people and asked them that question. We came up with a plan. 

1. Staff wear the nifty tshirts with the logo of the restaurant and Land1000 Hills. 

2. House coffee be Land1000Hills coffee. When a customer buys a cup money goes to Rwanda.

3. Sell the coffee in bags of beans for home roasting as well as some great mugs. 

     

   

I couldn't be more excited about the restaurant being able to support such an awesome organization. This stuff doesn't only get to happen in a church people! I will keep you posted to my open date and be sure and look for the Land of 1000 Hills coffee served fresh everyday. 

OH, and below is the blog and pic of that beautiful girl!