Community
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Houston Co ee Collective seeks to boost city’s co ee scene A volunteer group called the Houston Co ee Collective is aiming to bring di erent opportunities to the city’s co ee scene. The overview The Collective is a volunteer group that hosts monthly social events related to co ee, provides a number of community resources and helps local co ee shops with visibility. Charlie McIntyre, director of co ee for the New Heights Co ee Roasters, said the Collective was essential in helping him open his rst co ee shop in the area. “The Houston Co ee Collective really brought us into the community,” he said. “We didn’t have that much in terms of engagement because no one knew about us. They helped bridge that gap. That’s what eventually led us to taking over our new space and opening my rst shop.” Looking ahead Asia Anderson, acting executive director of com- munity culture for the Collective, said the organiza- tion is looking to take its volunteerism to the next level by getting its nonpro t designation in 2025. Having a nonpro t designation, Anderson said, would make it easier for the group to apply for grants, get sponsorships and form partnerships. Col- lective o cials want to expand beyond events and local contests to add a barista education program, create a scholarship program and participate in global competitions. Learn more about the group at www.htxco eecollective.com.
The Houston Co ee Collective helped Charlie McIntyre open his rst co ee shop, New Heights Co ee Roasters.
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The Houston Co ee Collective hosted an event in 2023 to support local co ee shops and bookstores.
The Houston Co ee Collective aims to help local co ee shops with visibility and engagement.
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