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Refuge Coffee Co.

IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info

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Refuge Coffee Co. is a non-profit organization that operates coffee shops and mobile trucks as platforms for workforce development. By providing job training and mentorship to resettled refugees and immigrants, the company fosters community integration and creates inclusive gathering spaces. Their model emphasizes long-term flourishing and professional skill-building for their trainees.

Ownership

Refuge Coffee Co. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Founded

2015

Roasting

Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.

What it's known for

Refuge Coffee Co. is known for its mission-driven approach to providing job training, mentorship, and living-wage employment to resettled refugees and immigrants in the Atlanta area.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings. Their focus is primarily on the social impact of their job training program rather than detailed supply chain transparency.

In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Refuge Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-07-24 · Atlanta Business Chronicle

Refuge Coffee Co. opens Decatur location at Lulah Hills

Refuge Coffee Co. has opened its fifth metro Atlanta location at the Lulah Hills development in Decatur. The nonprofit coffee company continues its mission of providing job training and mentorship to resettled refugees and immigrants.

2026-06-21 · Decaturish

Refuge Coffee celebrates World Refugee Day in Clarkston

Refuge Coffee Co. hosted its annual World Refugee Day celebration in Clarkston, drawing approximately 450 attendees. The event featured community performances, local vendors, and highlighted the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting the refugee community.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific roasting partner or the origin countries of their coffee beans, as the brand does not publish this information on their website.

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