Around 2012, all we had was a desire to better the lives of those affected by developmental disabilities by offering them opportunities to contribute to our society in meaningful ways. Thus, out of that vision, the Angeles Dream Foundation was birthed. Along the way, we opened GivingTree Thrift, a local thrift store and space for such individuals to volunteer at. But we knew that that was not enough; we knew we could do more. We also happened to love coffee.

Fast forward to 2017, we took that next step and our two passions finally collided. GivingTree Roasters was the culmination of that vision, a program that gives affected individuals the chance to become coffee roasters and baristas. In turn, they, or as we call them, GivingTree Roasters, have a hand in making our very own GivingTree Coffee products, fresh beans and cups of coffee immersed with care and love.

This is what makes Giving Tree Coffee’s products so special, making it unlike any other. Please see for yourself!

"...but once they come to the cafe, or once they have a drink, they'll know and they'll feel it and they'll taste it. They'll taste it."

What We've Achieved

• Maintained a positive work environment @ GivingTree Thrift Store since 2012

• Connected with Ignatius Coffee Los Angeles

• Married our Care Philosophy with Their Coffee Philosophy

• Finished Curriculum for GivingTree Volunteers to become Roasters

• Awarded the Open Stewardship Foundation Grant 

Future Aspirations

• A fully operational cafe run by equipped GivingTree Roasters

• A ranch & farm therapeutic community through GivingTree