Sisters Coffee Company roasts up Friends Blend to support Friends of the Children

Sales of the exclusive whole bean coffee will benefit the renowned youth mentorship nonprofit

–Sisters Coffee Company, which has focused on creating an authentic coffee
experience since its founding in 1989, is teaming up with a longtime community partner on a one-of-a-kind coffee that will help raise important funds for youth in Portland and Central Oregon.

As part of its Grow Together community engagement program, Sisters Coffee Company is partnering with renowned youth mentoring nonprofit Friends of the Children on a special whole bean coffee called Friends Blend. Packed in specially labeled 12-ounce bags, the coffee will only be available in Sisters Coffee Company’s three cafes and online. For every bag that sells, Sisters Coffee Company will donate $1 each to Friends of the Children Portland and Friends of the Children Central Oregon.

“This is an amazing opportunity for us to share our commitment to improving our communities with an organization that literally transforms the lives of youths in Central Oregon, Portland and all over the country,” said Justin Durham, president of Sisters Coffee Company. “And not only will sales from this unique coffee blend help support Friends of the Children, but it’s also just an outstanding coffee that’s going to bring a lot of smiles to a lot of faces.”

Founded in 1993 by Portland entrepreneur Duncan Campbell, Friends of the Children pairs youths with professional mentors from as early as age four through high school graduation, a 12.5 year commitment, no matter what. The nonprofit has grown to 36 locations in 22 states. Its connection with Sisters Coffee Company began when Campbell first became a dedicated customer and then a trusted business advisor.

“Friends of the Children has had a long and fruitful relationship with Sisters Coffee Company, and we are so excited to be able to partner with them on Friends Blend,” said Traci Rossi, Executive Director of Friends of the Children Portland. “They are a neighborhood favorite in Portland’s Pearl District, their coffees are all fantastic, and now, they’re taking their support of Friends of the Children up to a whole new level. We appreciate Sisters Coffee Company so much.”