Arboretum Coffee’s “Courageous Welcome” campaign aims to raise $19,200 on World Refugee Day to fund yearlong community-building efforts
Fort Collins, CO — June 9, 2025 — Arboretum Coffee, a Fort Collins-based nonprofit café powered by immigrant and refugee apprentices, is turning World Refugee Day into a bold day of action. On June 20, the shop will launch “Courageous Welcome,” a 24-hour giving campaign to raise $19,200—enough to fully fund a year of paid apprenticeship programs for newcomers seeking healing, skills, and a sense of belonging.
The goal is to transform a day of awareness into one of tangible impact, supporting eight to ten apprentices with hands-on barista training, English and life skills classes, mentorship, and access to legal and mental health resources.
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