Support Thornfield Coffee’s First Café
Sip, support, and spark change with us.
Project Description
Mission:
At Thornfield Coffee, our mission is to craft exceptional coffee experiences while making a meaningful impact on mental health. Every cup we serve helps fund mental health initiatives, programs, and free community support groups.
Problem We’re Solving:
Mental health resources are often expensive, limited, or inaccessible — and stigma still keeps many people from seeking help. We are creating a welcoming café that not only serves great coffee but also provides free mental health support groups led by licensed professionals, helping bridge the gap between community and care.
Market Size/Opportunity:
The specialty coffee market continues to grow, valued at over $50 billion in the U.S. alone. Alongside it, the demand for wellness-centered spaces is rising. Thornfield Coffee sits at the intersection of both — offering not just exceptional coffee but a space centered around healing, community, and mental health support.
About Our Company/Product and Solution:
Thornfield Coffee is an e-commerce coffee brand that donates 10% of profits to mental health initiatives. With your support, we’re expanding to open our first café — a physical space where people can enjoy top-quality coffee and have free access to peer support, educational workshops, and licensed-led mental health groups. We believe that healing and connection can happen over something as simple — and powerful — as sharing a cup of coffee.
Why We Are Seeking Funding and How It Will Be Used:
We are seeking funding to secure a location, purchase equipment, complete necessary build-outs, hire local baristas, and launch our free mental health programming. Your support will help turn this dream into a reality — building a business that puts people and mental wellness first.
Our Team:
Thornfield Coffee was founded by Alex Grimes, a person in long-term recovery and mental health advocate. Drawing from personal experience and a passion for community change, Alex leads Thornfield with heart, purpose, and entrepreneurial spirit. As we grow, our team will expand to include experienced baristas, licensed mental health professionals, and local community organizers.
Thank You to Our Backers:
Thank you for believing in a vision bigger than coffee. Your support helps create a space where every sip contributes to hope, healing, and stronger communities. We are deeply grateful for every contribution, every share, and every word of encouragement. Together, we are brewing something beautiful.
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
1. What is Thornfield Coffee?
Thornfield Coffee is a specialty coffee brand dedicated to crafting exceptional coffee experiences while making a meaningful impact on mental health. We donate 10% of profits to mental health initiatives and are working to open our first café to expand our mission.
2. What makes Thornfield Coffee different from other coffee shops?
We are more than just great coffee. Thornfield Coffee is committed to mental health advocacy. Our café will offer free community mental health support groups led by licensed professionals, creating a safe, supportive space for healing and connection.
3. How will the funds from this campaign be used?
Your contributions will help secure a physical café location, purchase essential equipment, complete renovations, hire staff, and launch our free mental health programming. Every dollar moves us closer to creating a space where coffee and community come together for good.
4. Where will the first Thornfield Coffee café be located?
We are currently scouting locations with the goal of opening in the Reno, Nevada area, where Thornfield Coffee was founded and where the need for accessible mental health support is growing.
5. Will you still sell coffee online?
Absolutely! Our online store will continue to operate, offering fresh coffee blends for delivery nationwide. Our goal is to grow both online and in-person to reach and support more people.
6. What kinds of mental health services will you offer at the café?
We will host free peer support groups, educational workshops, and licensed-therapist-led group sessions focused on mental health, recovery, and wellness topics. These groups will be open to the community, providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
7. How else can I support Thornfield Coffee besides donating?
You can help by sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and social media networks! Every share brings more visibility to our mission. You can also support us by purchasing coffee through our website at www.thornfieldcoffee.com.
8. When do you expect the café to open?
If we meet our funding goal, we plan to open our first café within 12–18 months. We will keep our supporters updated every step of the way!
9. Can I volunteer or get involved with the mental health programs?
Yes! Once the café is established, we will offer opportunities for community members to volunteer, help organize events, and support mental health initiatives. Stay tuned for updates on how to get involved.
10. How can I stay updated on the project’s progress?
Follow us on Instagram @thornfieldcoffee and sign up for our email newsletter through our website for updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and launch announcements.
11. Why is it called Thornfield Coffee?
The name Thornfield was chosen during one of the darkest periods in our founder Alex’s life. In her search for meaning and hope, she turned to spirituality and found that many traditions speak of "thorns" — representing the struggles, pain, and failures we must walk through to reach growth, healing, and enlightenment. Thornfield is a symbol of that journey. It’s a reminder that while life’s path can be painful, it also leads to transformation. At Thornfield Coffee, we’re here to walk with you through your own "thornfield" — offering warmth, support, and connection along the way.
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