Foolish Things Coffee and Coffee Commission believe in serving more than just the very finest cup of joe; they believe in serving their community. Both generously donated space in partnership with Beautiful Dream Society for Human Trafficking Awareness Month events next week and shared some thoughts on why supporting the cause is important to them.
Tulsa Human Trafficking Awareness Rally
Foolish Things Coffee |Tue 1.27 | 7:00-8:30 p.m.
1001 S. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74119 (10th St. and Main St., downtown)
Hosts: Beautiful Dream Society, Unlock Freedom, DVIS
Foolish Things Coffee returns to hold the Tulsa Human Trafficking Awareness Rally for the second year in a row. Drawing attention to the issue of human trafficking is a priority for Foolish Things General Manager, James Markiewicz. “I feel that human trafficking is greatly overlooked in our society. There aren’t very many awareness campaigns that I know of. So I try to take hold of any opportunity that I’m presented with to help stop it. We are very fortunate to have the space to offer organizations for events like this.”
Dedication to the cause of ending human trafficking lines up with Foolish Things’ mission to use their place to make
people’s lives better. James explains, “I feel our role in the community is to provide a safe place for people. Whether it be to escape your busy life for a few minutes over a finely crafted beverage, or just provide a peaceful atmosphere for people to relax and have a one on one conversation.”
Next Tuesday’s event will feature speakers from the Tulsa Police Department, Beautiful Dream Society, and Unlock Freedom who will educate the community about human trafficking in Oklahoma. But just as importantly, the Rally will connect community members with Tulsa-area anti-human trafficking organizations, who will have booths at the event. Bringing people together for a positive purpose flows right into Foolish Things Coffee’s values. “We want to be a staple in the Tulsa that not only provides some of the best coffee around, but furthers community through events like this. Connecting people and being real with them is very important to us.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, James. Come join us in Tulsa next Tuesday!
Coffee With A Cause Human Trafficking Awareness Event
Coffee Commission | Wed 1.28 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
309 S. Bryant Ave., Suite 230 Edmond, OK 73034
Hosts: Beautiful Dream Society, No Boundaries International
Coffee Commission is no stranger to using their business to serve the community. In fact, improving people’s lives is woven into their purpose: whether it’s the coffee farmers they support by serving fair trade coffee; the organizations they choose to support each month with a portion of their profits; or the people who walk into their coffee shop in Edmond.
Co-owner Dr. Kala Sigler explains their role in the community as “a place that is warm, inviting, filled with the love of God and the best coffee around. Our desire is to be a place where people want to be, and can feel something different about our shop.”
Next Wednesday’s event will include speakers from Beautiful Dream Society and No Boundaries International talking about issues surrounding human trafficking, as well as live music and featured art pieces. “We invite our entire community to be a part of this awareness-raising effort. We all have a part in making a change. Everyone can do something,” said Kala.
Beautiful Dream Society and Coffee Commission firmly believe once you take the first step to be involved in the movement to end human trafficking, you will find your place in the cause. “We just have to put ourselves in a position, in a location, in a willing posture to a part of that change. It won’t happen by accident, only with the purposeful efforts of people who are willing to step up and learn how they can make a difference. On Jan 28, the location will be Coffee Commission – join others who will be a part of the change.”
We couldn’t agree more, Kala! If you’re in greater OKC next Wednesday, join us in Edmond at Coffee Commission!