Hope House Coffee

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Hope House Coffee in Forest City, NC, is not just another coffee shop—it’s a nonprofit business with a mission. JR Blanton, its founder, shares how the idea began during a mission trip to Guatemala and has since blossomed into a community hub that supports other local nonprofits. By serving great coffee and creating a welcoming space for conversations, Hope House Coffee has become a beacon of hope and connection. The coffee shop’s profits fund initiatives like transitional housing for women in crisis, and it’s making an impact in the local community. Through its nonprofit model, Hope House is able to give back, support other organizations, and spread a message of hope in a way that’s both practical and powerful.

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