7 Years of Brewing with Purpose

This June, BLK & Bold celebrated seven years in business. While anniversaries often mark time, we’re choosing to mark something more meaningful: purpose.

From the beginning, BLK & Bold wasn’t just a coffee company. It was a declaration: that overlooked communities deserve access; that business can be a bridge; and that everyday purchases like your morning cup can fuel something far greater.

We launched BLK & Bold with a simple but powerful model: contribute 5% of all profits to nonprofits serving youth in need. Today, that pledge has generated over $464,000 contributed directly to organizations across the country. The result? More than 25,000 youth reached annually through programs focused on education, workforce development, food security, mental health, and digital access.

“Scaling a business is never easy, but growing one that stays rooted in purpose? That’s what I’m proud of,” shares Pernell Cezar, BLK & Bold Co-Founder. “We’ve never compromised our mission to grow faster. We’ve done it our way.”

“We built this because we saw too many young people with limited access to opportunities,” says Jarrhod Johnson, Co-Founder. “So every time someone chooses our coffee, they’re helping us change that. That’s what keeps me grounded.”

This work isn’t theoretical. It’s real dollars going to real people doing transformational work, from laptops and mentorship to therapy access and college savings accounts. And we’re just getting started.

As we reflect on these seven years, one thing is clear: impact is a team effort. From our nonprofit partners on the front lines to every customer who chose us over the big brands to every social share and story told, this milestone belongs to all of us.

So what’s next? More reach. More youth served. And more bold purpose infused into every cup.

If you’ve been part of the journey, thank you! If you’re just finding us, welcome!

Here’s how you can keep the story going:

• ☕ Shop your favorite blend with purpose
  

• 📢 View and share our 2024 Impact Report Snapshot
  

• ❤️ Tell a friend. Share the story. Invite others to sip with impact.

Coffee is just the beginning. What you do with it, that’s the movement.