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Local Coffee Shops
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Hi! My name is Heidi and I am looking to raise money for local coffee shops all across America. I use social media and youtube to share with you how I support local coffee and the people who go to those spots.
The past few years I have learned to love sitting and working in a local coffee shop to work, read, or spend time with friends. I feel like it is such a good way to get out of the house, enjoy your cities atmosphere and grow your community. I genuinely think this has helped my mental health over the past few years because I am not isolating at home while doing the mundane things, but enjoying the energy of people around me.
I will be using this money to "pay it forward" by buying $100 gift card at each coffee shop that I visit as I make my way around the U.S. - then I will ask the barista to use it for anyone who comes in after me. So the next $100 worth of coffee is free to those who come in.
Eventually as this idea grows, I want to give big tips to the baristas (their main source of income) and continue buying coffee for their costumers with different/exciting ways. Join my journey and help me pay it forward!
Organizer
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Heidi Carpenter
Organizer
Lewis Center, OH