Uplift Be the Good
Let’s change the world together!
At U3 Coffee, we believe small acts of generosity can create extraordinary change. Together, we can uplift FARMERS, empower STUDENTS, strengthen our LOCAL communities, & fuel ENTREPRENEURS, uniting the world through coffee, community & connection.
Tip the Farmer
Coffee farming is fragile—the next generation is leaving the farm & climate change threatens crops. We believe supporting the farmers & their families helps protect the future of coffee.
Entrepreneurship
Big ideas can change the world. Together, we can empower entrepreneurs with the support & opportunity to turn possibility into impact.
Other Organizations We Support
Empower-Educate-Elevate
Education creates opportunity & changes lives. Together, we can empower, educate & elevate the next generation.
Beyond Hunger
Fighting food insecurity by providing food assistance, education, benefits access, and delivering groceries to people in need.
52,000+
Individuals served annually
18.2 lbs
Of fresh produce per household visit
13 zip codes
Across Oak Park, River Forest, Chicago, and surrounding communities
CAST Water Safety Foundation
Preventing childhood drowning by educating families, training instructors, and expanding access to self-rescue swim lessons.
$1,000+
Scholarships nationwide
14
New instructors trained
35+
Nationwide partner instructors
Beat the Streets Chicago Wrestling
Empowering Chicago youth through wrestling programs and enrichment opportunities, helping to build character, resilience and life skills.
4,500
Youth served
200
Wrestlers receiving "360" wrap-around support services
20%
Females involved in the program
Other Organizations We Support
Believe Local
Strong communities start with believing local. Together, we can support the organizations that make our neighborhoods thrive…creating a lasting impact right where we live.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Striving to end hunger by connecting neighbors with healthy food and addressing the root causes of hunger.
$96 million
Meals served in 2025
$18.6 million
Invested in small businesses that provide meals
26,000
Volunteers helping repack and distribute food
Animal Care League
Providing shelter, medical care, and comfort to animals in need, while also reducing overpopulation through eduction.
$1,000+
Scholarships nationwide
95-98%
Placement Rate
8
Villages served for stray holding
Other Organizations We Support
