The Woodlands Edition | December 2024

Business

BY JOVANNA AGUILAR

Mark Bailey, operating manager at Good City Co ee, said the co ee shop was created by The Woodlands-based nonprot network of churches, Church Project, as a business that donates 100% of its proceeds to Houston-based nonprots. The e ort supports a variety of causes and fullls its mission to serve the community one cup at a time, he said. “If you want straight-up good co ee, something with good „avor, that’s us,” Bailey said. After six years, Good City Co ee prides itself on serving fresh quality co ee to ensure a smooth „avor while supporting these causes. Favorites include its chai latte, high rise mocha and shaken espresso. The backstory After retiring from the co ee industry in San Diego at age 59 with 35 years of experience, Bailey said he moved to the Houston area and decided to look for a fun job around his passion for co ee. While working out at a gym, Bailey met a Church Project member who said his church had plans to open a co ee shop in The Woodlands. Bailey got in contact with the Church Project and has operated Good City Co ee since. The shop opened in April 2018 and o ers a house blend and espresso made with organic beans from San Diego. Good City Co ee o ers an event room where people gather, as well as free Wi-Fi. The co ee shop also sells co ee by the gallon. What’s special about it? Good City Co ee donates its proceeds to 12 local rotating nonprot organizations including The Woodlands-based Pregnancy Assistance Center North and Houston Welcomes Refugees, which o ers support to Houston refugees. Bailey said customers spend money at the co ee shop knowing they will get a quality cup of co ee while supporting a cause. A total of 49% of proceeds come from new customers, while 51% come from returning customers, he said. “We highlight an organization every month and promote it on a sign [at the cafe], which changes every month,” Bailey said. Although the groups are chosen by the Church Project, Bailey said the cafe is open to suggestions. “We’re open to any new idea, and we’re open to supporting any valuable organization that can make a di erence,” Bailey said. Good City Coee brews coee for a cause in The Woodlands area

Good City Coee donates 100% of its proceeds to nonpro ts in the Houston area.

Nonprot partners in 2024 include: • Hope Beyond Bridges • Montgomery County Food Bank • Sleep in Heavenly Peace • Kids’ Meals • Project Abilities • Mercy House Global

SOURCE: GOOD CITY COFFEEœCOMMUNITY IMPACT

A favorite at Good City Coee is the chai latte ($4.25) .

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295 Sawdust Road, Spring Facebook: Good City Co–ee

The caramel macchiato $4.50 can be served hot or iced.

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