Berkeley coffee shop helps refugees by employing them

05/08/2025 6 min
Berkeley coffee shop helps refugees by employing them

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Today, we bring you an old favorite, from 2017: Many immigrants come to the Bay Area as refugees. And those who resettle here have to secure jobs quickly in order to make their rent. That can be difficult with a limited resume and references. To help bridge this gap, a coffee company in Berkeley is providing job training and employment to refugees and asylees, one cup at a time.