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We promise to leave our mark on everyone who experiences Refuge Coffee Co. by making you feel welcome. We will be friendly, reliable and consistent. You will not only experience quality and cleanliness, but we will uphold food service to the highest safety standards. Your experience with Refuge will always be agendaless, multicultural, simple and safe
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Your order, ready when you are. Skip the line and order ahead online, then grab your drink on your way through. Quick, easy, and waiting for you. Order at the link in bio or hit “Mobile Orders” at the top left of our website.

Today is Kitti Murray Day in the City of Clarkston! The City of Clarkston has recognized Kitti Murray for her years of service and her lasting impact on our community by proclaiming November 4 to be Kitti Murray Day! Through her vision and the founding of Refuge Coffee Co., Kitti has helped bring courageous welcome to our city, creating spaces where refugees, other immigrants, and neighbors from around the world are welcomed, empowered, and given opportunities to rebuild their dreams. Kitti, thank you for supporting Clarkston so well and for showing us what it means to extend courageous welcome to all. Happy Kitti Murray Day! ❤️☕

Planning a holiday gathering? Let us handle the coffee. Our barista cart brings great coffee and warm faces to office parties, markets, and celebrations of every size. You host, we pour. Every cup supports job training for refugees and other immigrants. Book your holiday event at the link in bio or on our website.

The Holiday Market is coming. Saturday, December 5 at Refuge Coffee Clarkston. A day of local makers, handmade gifts, seasonal drinks, and community--all supporting job training for refugees and other immigrants. Shoppers, mark your calendar and come find something with a story. Makers, there’s still room for you. Vendor applications are open through November 27. Apply or save the date at the link in bio. See you December 5.

Thank you for showing up for Shop Welcome. Saturday was full of good finds, full bags, and even better company. Thank you to everyone who came out to shop and donate, and to @thewelcomecoop for partnering with us to make it happen. Every bag filled and every item donated supports refugees and other immigrants in our community. We’re grateful for all of you.

Shop Welcome is tomorrow! The best pop-up thrift shop around. Saturday, October 24 from 9am to 4pm at Refuge Clarkston. Here’s how to jump in: Shop. Fill a bag with thrifted clothing and shoes at great prices. Volunteer. Lend a few hours on event day. Spread the word. Bring a friend. However you show up, it all supports refugees and other immigrants in our community. See you tomorrow.

One of our favorite days of the season is coming, and we want you in it! The Refuge Holiday Market is back December 5 at Refuge Clarkston. Think local makers, handmade gifts, seasonal drinks, and a whole lot of community spirit. Are you a maker, artist, or small business? Vendor applications are open now. Come share your work with a crowd that loves to shop local and support a good cause. Applications close November 27. Apply at the link in bio.

Your order, ready and waiting. ☕ Running short on time? Order your drink ahead online and skip the line. Tap, order, and grab it on your way through, no waiting required. Every cup supports job training for refugees and other immigrants. Order ahead at the link in bio, or hit “Mobile Orders” at the top left of refugecoffeeco.com.

Four ways to be part of Shop Welcome. Saturday, October 24 from 9am to 4pm at Refuge Clarkston. Here's how to jump in: Shop. Fill a bag with thrifted clothing and shoes at great prices. Donate to The Welcome Co-Op beforehand. Bring gently used clothing, coats, and shoes (no undergarments). Volunteer. Lend a few hours on event day. Spread the word. Share this post and bring a friend. However you show up, it all supports refugees and other immigrants in our community.

Good coffee, straight to your door. Shop Refuge online for whole bean or ground coffee roasted locally and delivered with welcome. Grab a bag for yourself or start a subscription so you never run out. Every order supports job training for refugees and other immigrants. Shop at shop.refugecoffeeco.com.

Coffee is never a bad idea. And coffee that supports Refugees and other Immigrants is an even better idea! Now with even more locations to serve you.

Cleaning out your closet? Put it to good use! Shop Welcome is coming October 24, and we're collecting donations now. This pop up thrift shop is one of our favorite times of the year. Your donations help stock the day and support refugees and other immigrants in our community. Bring your gently used clothing, coats, and shoes (no undergarments, please) and give them a second life. Drop them off at The Welcome Co-Op (2062 Weems Rd Tucker GA 30084). Every bit helps!

Booking a holiday gathering? Let us bring the coffee. 🍂 Our drink cart shows up wherever you need us: office parties, holiday markets, weddings, and events of every size. Great coffee, warm faces, and a team worth cheering for. Every cup supports job training for refugees and other immigrants. Book your fall or holiday event at the link in bio.

Your morning coffee can do more than wake you up. ☕ The Cortado Club is our group of monthly givers, and their steady support is what keeps job training running for refugees and other immigrants year round. It helps us plan ahead, pay our baristas, and keep the welcome going. Any amount helps, and it's named after the best drink on our menu. Join us at the link in instagram bio or on our website.

Fall is looking delicious. 🍂 Our seasonal drinks are here and ready to cozy up your season. Check our the full lineup, then come find your new favorite at any of our four locations. Which one are you starting with?

Shop Welcome is back, and this one's for the thrifters. 🛍️ Saturday, October 24, 9am to 4pm at Refuge Clarkston, with our friends at @thewelcomecoop. Fill a bag with gently loved clothing and shoes, grab a coffee, and find something good for a good cause. Cleaning out your closet? Donate gently used clothing, coats, and shoes (no undergarments, please). Donate, shop, or both. Every bit supports refugees and other immigrants in our community.

Calling all makers, artists, and small businesses. Vendor applications for the Refuge Coffee Holiday Market are officially open. Join us December 5 at Refuge Clarkston for a day of local shopping, good coffee, and community, all supporting job training for refugees and other immigrants. Bring your handmade goods and be part of one of our favorite days of the year. Applications close November 27, so don't wait. Apply now. All the details are at https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=56885 or via the link in our instagram bio.

That's a wrap on the Refuge Coffee Run for another year, but fall's just getting started and we're not mad about it. Cooler mornings call for warmer cups, and the same good people are still back there making them. Come spend a slow piece of your weekend with us. We saved you a seat.

Y'all showed OUT for the 2026 Refuge Coffee Run! Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cheered from the sidelines, or just showed up for the coffee after. The turnout was the kind that reminds us exactly why we do this. Every mile you logged goes right back into the work at the heart of Refuge: good jobs, real training, and a genuine welcome for neighbors building new lives here. This is what community looks like, and we're so glad you're part of ours. Same time next year? We'll have the coffee ready.

We're so excited to welcome our Fall special lineup! Roasted Hazelnut Shaken Espresso Toasty hazelnut meets bright espresso in this shaken drink, perfectly balanced and refreshingly smooth--topped with the milk of your choice. Black Sesame Latte Nutty black sesame meets warm vanilla and creamy steamed milk for a cozy hot or iced latte. Autumn Soother A soothing blend of turmeric ginger tea and honey topped with creamy steamed milk and cinnamon. Missing Pumpkin Spice? It's ok. Just ask.

Tomorrow, we do it all again. Taking it back to last year's Refuge Run, all the color, the finish line hugs, the kids covered head to toe, the coffee after. This is what Saturday has in store. The Refuge Run is tomorrow, September 19. Check your start time, sort your parking, and come ready to celebrate welcome with us. Not registered? It's not too late! See you in the morning.

Look who's joining us. Welcome Miles Brewski, our very own Refuge Run mascot, getting inflated and ready for his big debut. He'll be hanging around all morning September 19, cheering on every runner, walker, and color-covered kid. Come say hi to Miles at the race! Haven't signed up yet? Link in bio.

Race day is almost here! Here's how to show up ready! Swipe through for three things to sort before Saturday, September 19: 1. Pick up your packet. Grab it early so you're not scrambling race morning. All the pickup details are here. 2. Know your times. The 5K, 1K, and color run each start at different times, so check when yours goes off. 3. Know your parking. It's a little tricky around Clarkston, so we mapped it out for you. Save this post so it's handy on race day. Not signed up yet? Link in bio. See you Saturday.

Keep Refuge Coffee on your counter all month with a subscription. Pick your beans, set your schedule, and we'll ship them fresh from our local roaster. No reorder reminders, no running out. Every bag supports job training and paid work for refugees and other immigrants right here in Atlanta. Start your subscription at shop.refugecoffeeco.com.

The Refuge Run needs you, and our biggest need is Friday night. 🙌 Before the runners show up Saturday, there's a whole race to set up, and Friday evening is when we need the most hands on deck. Come help us build it. No experience needed, just bring your energy and a friend if you've got one. Every hour you give supports job training and paid work for refugees and other immigrants. Sign up to volunteer at the link in bio or at https://x.gldn.io/e/AfSJF94r35b. We'd love to have you.

Every Refuge Run gets a theme and this year's is Welcome Home. Steph, our community engagement lead, asked our baristas and staff a simple question: what do you think of when you think of home? A few answers stuck with us. Karla: her grandparents' village, lime tea, and fresh bread on a tropical morning. Nafisa: peace, my family, and the mountains. Mohammad: the family that lights up a home and makes it whole. When you register, you get to add where you call home. Our community already spans 40+ countries and 18 states. Join us September 19. Run, volunteer, or shop our Amazon list. Link in bio.

We say "more than good coffee" a lot but THIS is what it looks like. Behind every cup is a team of baristas building careers, learning new skills, and finding welcome. When you order from Refuge, your coffee supports job training and paid work for refugees and other immigrants right here in our community. Good coffee is the beginning but the welcome is the heart of it! See you soon in one of our four locations: Clarkston, Decatur, Midtown, Norcross.

Say hello to Miles Brewski! Every great race needs a great mascot, and ours is one part runner, one part coffee lover, and all heart. Miles is here to cheer you on, hype up the color run, and remind everyone that welcome tastes even better with a finish line and a cup of coffee. Keep an eye out for Miles at the Refuge Run on September 19. Haven't signed up yet? Miles is waiting. Link in bio.

Good news! Physical gift cards are now available at our shops. Grab one for the coffee lover in your life, the friend who needs a pick-me-up, or the coworker you owe one. Every card is more than a good cup. It's job training and welcome for refugees and other immigrants right here in our community. Swing by any location to pick yours up.

Clarkston, this one's just for you. Meet the Ginger Lime Soda, a tart, refreshing pour you'll only find at our Clarkston shop. Bright lime, a little ginger kick, and exactly the cool-down these hot afternoons are begging for. She's been around for years, but doesn't always get the shine she deserves. Swing by, grab one, and beat the heat with us. Available at Clarkston only, so come find out what you're missing.

With the Refuge Coffee Run coming up, we wanted to share the routes so you can prepare! All routes are centralized around Refuge Coffee in Clarkston, GA. Everything will have clear signage and we will have teams of staff and volunteers to help you along the way. Can't wait to host you!

Grabbing a delicious coffee at one of our local shops, on a beautiful morning, knowing that we are supporting our refugee and other immigrant neighbors in the process, TRULY makes us happy. It's really MORE THAN GOOD COFFEE. It's welcome, it's community, it's Refuge Coffee. #SupportLocal #CoffeeLovers #CommunitySupport #RefugeesWelcome #ImmigrantVoices #MorningRituals #CafesWithACause

Kind of chic to sponsor the most welcoming race in the Atlanta area! We are so grateful to all the businesses that are helping us put on one of our favorite events of the year. It's not too late to join us! Run, volunteer, sponsor, or shop our amazon wishlist.

Settling right in, Decatur. A few weeks into our Lulah Hills location and we're already loving getting to know our new neighbors. New faces, new regulars, and the same welcome and good coffee you'd find at any Refuge. Have you stopped by yet? Come find your seat, meet the team, and say hello. We'd love to see you.

Just over a month to go! The Refuge Run is Saturday, September 19, and it'll be here before you know it. Now's the time to lock in your spot while there's still plenty of summer to train, or plenty of time to talk your friends into it. 5K, 1K, and a color run. Every pace, every age, all welcome. And every step supports job training and welcome for refugees and other immigrants. Register at the link in instagram bio or at refugecoffeeco.com

In our last newsletter, Kitti explained that there's math and science behind the welcome we create. The math: we pay competitive, full-time wages and invest over $500,000 every year in the refugees and other immigrants we train and employ. Our payroll is our mission. The science: prejudice fades when different groups connect face to face, and it works best when we truly learn from one another. Learning from those the world too often leaves unwelcomed might just be the whole point. A few things our team has learned from refugee and other immigrant friends: -They outwork all of us. -If they offer you food, say yes. It's always better. -Never underestimate a warm drink and a long conversation. Read the full letter in our newsletter. Link in bio.

Welcome, on repeat. The Cortado Club is our community of monthly givers, and it's one of the steadiest ways the work of welcome keeps going at Refuge. Your monthly gift helps us train and employ our baristas, plan ahead with confidence, and say a consistent welcome to refugees and other immigrants building new lives in Atlanta. Any amount makes a real difference, and yes, it's named after the best drink on our menu. Join us. Link in bio.

Lace up with us. Introducing the Refuge Running Club, a casual run club to get us all ready for the Refuge Coffee Run this September. Hosted by community member Olivia Bowden, it's open to all ages and all levels. Walk it, jog it, or sprint it, everyone's welcome. Thursdays at 7am. Refuge Coffee Clarkston. Come get your miles in, then stick around for coffee. We'll see you out there.

Never run out of the good stuff. Keep Refuge coffee on your counter all month long with a coffee subscription. Fresh whole bean, roasted locally, delivered to your door on your schedule. It's the easy way to start every morning with great coffee and keep welcome going for refugees and other immigrants at the same time. Subscribe at shop.refugecoffeeco.com.

Four shops. One big welcome. No matter which corner of Atlanta you call home, there's a Refuge with your name on it: Clarkston, where it all began Midtown Norcross and our newest home, Lulah Hills in Decatur Same warm faces, same good coffee, same mission at every one. Behind every cup is a team of refugees and other immigrants building careers and community, and we'd love for you to be part of it. You're welcome here!

You don't have to run to be part of the Refuge Coffee Run. There's a way for everyone to show up: -Run. Sign up for the 5K, 1K, or color run on September 19. -Volunteer. Give a few hours on race day and help the whole thing happen. -Shop our Amazon wishlist. Grab a few things we need to pull off the day. However you pitch in, you're supporting job training and paid work for refugees and other immigrants. Pick your lane at the link in bio.

New here? Let us introduce ourselves. We're Refuge Coffee Co., a nonprofit coffee shop with a mission of welcome. Since 2015, we've trained and employed more than 60 baristas from 19 countries, offering job training, competitive wages, and a fresh start to resettled refugees and other immigrants in metro Atlanta. Every cup you order does something bigger. It funds real careers, builds community, and says welcome to our newest neighbors. Find us in Clarkston, Midtown, Norcross, and now Lulah Hills in Decatur. More than good coffee, always.

September is closer than it looks. The Refuge Coffee Run is Saturday, September 19, and spots are filling up. 5K, 1K, and a color run, with something for every pace and every age. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every step supports job training and paid work for refugees and other immigrants. If you want to help without running - volunteer, sponsor, or shop our amazon wishlist! Grab your spot at the link in bio.

It’s here Decatur! Our Lulah Hills grand opening is happening MONDAY, 9am to 1pm. Come grab a drink, meet the team, and celebrate our newest home for welcome with us. We saved you a seat. See you soon!

It is hot out there, Atlanta area. The kind of hot where the only reasonable response is something cold in your hand. Good thing we've got a whole summer lineup ready for exactly this. Iced Strawberry Matcha. Coconut Shaken Espresso. Strawberry Açaí Refresher. Not to mention your regular iced favorites! Swing by, cool off, and let us take care of the rest. Which one's getting you through this heat?

It's official, Decatur. Let's celebrate. Our doors at Lulah Hills are already open, and now it's time to throw a party. Join us Monday, July 27 from 9am to 1pm for our grand opening celebration. Come grab a drink, meet the team, and see our newest home for welcome. This one's for the community that makes Refuge what it is. Monday, July 27. 9am to 1pm. Lulah Hills, Decatur. We'll see you there.

This summer, the World Cup reminded us how small the world really is. Millions of people from every nation and culture, gatherd in celebration. Atlanta welcomed the world, and just outside our Midtown shop, we watched Moroccan fans cheer their team on at Woodruff Arts Center. At Refuge Coffee, that picture plays out every day. Long after the final whistle, refugees and immigrants are building new lives right here through real jobs, training, and relationships. That's why we call the Refuge Coffee Run the World Cup of runs. On September 19, every registration, sponsorship, and gift helps our newest neighbors take their next step toward stability. Celebrations might be over, but we're still cheering for a community that welcomes everyone. Come be part of it. Link in insta bio or refugecoffeeco.com

Find us across metro Atlanta. Four locations, one mission of welcome. Clarkston, Midtown, Norcross, and now our newest home in Decatur at Lulah Hills. Swipe or save this post for hours at every shop. Wherever you find us, there's good coffee and a warm welcome waiting. Come say hi.

The countdown is on, Decatur. Our Lulah Hills location is almost ready. The space is coming together, our health inspection is officially on the books, and we're getting so close to opening our doors to you. Same welcome. Same great coffee. A brand new home in Decatur. Keep an eye out, we'll see you soon!

Let us bring the coffee to you. Summer is full of reasons to gather, and our mobile espresso cart shows up wherever you need us. Corporate events, weddings, school functions, block parties, you name it. Great coffee, great people, and every drink supports job training for refugees and immigrants. And thanks to our Driven for Dreams supporters, we are on the search for our new truck that will hit the road soon! Book us for your next event. Link in insta bio or on our website at refugecoffeeco.com.

Create Refuge at home. ☕ Love your Refuge order? Take it home. Grab a bag of whole bean coffee at any of our shops or order online for delivery, roasted locally. Start a subscription and never run out, with fresh coffee showing up on your schedule. Every bag keeps job training and welcome going for refugees and immigrants. Shop in store or at shop.refugecoffeeco.com.

Not a runner? You can still be part of the Refuge Run! There's a spot for everyone, no sneakers required. 1. Volunteer. Lend a few hours on race day and help the whole thing run. 2. Sponsor. Put your business behind welcome and get seen by an engaged community. 3. Shop our supply list. Grab a few things we need to pull the day off. Every way of showing up supports job training and paid work for refugees and immigrants. Pick your lane and jump in. Link in instagram bio or at refugecoffeeco.com.

Honestly, we can't pick a favorite. What's your favorite drink to cool down with? And don't forget, every time you grab a delicious drink from Refuge, you are supporting our mission to provide job-training, living wages, and mentorship for resettled refugees and immigrants.

September will be here before you know it! Don’t miss your chance lock in your spot for the most welcoming run around. Saturday, September 19 at Refuge Clarkston. We’re hosting a 5K, 1K, and a color run, with something for every pace and every age. Give yourself the summer to train, or just show up ready to have a good time. Either way, every step supports job training and paid work for refugees and immigrants. Register at the link in insta bio or head to https://www.refugecoffeeco.com!

Behind every cup is a bigger story. Refuge Coffee exists to create jobs, training, and welcome for resettled refugees and immigrants. And the steadiest way that work keeps going is our Cortado Club, our community of monthly givers. Monthly gifts are what let us plan ahead, keep our baristas employed, and say a consistent welcome to our newest neighbors. Any amount makes a difference, and it’s named after the best drink on our menu. Join us. Link in bio.

As we celebrate 250 years, we reflect on the words of refugees who are now citizens: “I wanted to become a U.S. citizen because I don’t just want to live in the U.S.; I want to belong… I want to feel like I belong here and also have the ability to shape the future of this country by casting my vote.” ~ Methusella Rwabose, originally from DRC “In a new country, far from home, the kindness of strangers became my lifeline… the solidarity I felt with other refugees helped me heal and rebuild my life.” ~Desange Kuenihira, originally from a refugee camp in Uganda “I traveled 7,000 miles for a chance for a new home, for a future… I am one of the few refugees given another chance.” ~Abdallah Al-Obaidi, originally from Iraq These are the stories, along with the many our Refuge Coffee employees have lived, that make us proud to be from a historically welcoming nation. Happy 4th!

Staying cool this weekend? We've got you. Beat the July heat with our summer lineup. Iced Strawberry Matcha, Coconut Shaken Espresso, Strawberry Açaí Refresher, and Matcha Lemonade. Refreshments required. We're open regular hours tomorrow for the 4th: Clarkston: 7am to 5pm Norcross: 8:30am to 5pm Midtown: closed Swing by, grab something cold, and enjoy the long weekend.

The most welcoming race around. ❤️ The Refuge Run isn’t your average 5K. It’s a morning where neighbors from every background line up together, and there’s something for everyone. Serious runners, weekend walkers, kids in the color run, families cheering from the sidelines. All paces, all ages, all welcome. Saturday, September 19 at Refuge Clarkston. 5K. 1K. Color run. Coffee and community waiting at the finish. Every step supports job training for refugees and immigrants. Come run for welcome. Register at the link in our insta bio or on our website at refugecoffeeco.com

Last call. Early bird pricing ends today. This is your final day to grab Refuge Run registration for $30. After today, the price goes up. Saturday, September 19 at Refuge Clarkston. 5K. 1K. Color run. All ages, all paces. Every step supports job training for refugees and immigrants in our community. Don't miss it. Link in bio.

Mark your calendars. We've got some good stuff coming! September 19 → Refuge Run 5K. 1K. Color run. Run, sponsor, or volunteer. Every step supports job training and paid work for refugees. Finish with coffee and community. October 24 → Shop Welcome A thrift pop-up on our block with @thewelcomecoop. Donate gently used clothes. Discover new treasures. Every purchase supportsrefugees in our community. December 5 → Holiday Market Shop local. Support global. Local vendors, Refugemerch, seasonal drinks. Gifts with a story. All events at Refuge Clarkston! More details at refugecoffeeco.com.

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