Corporate Giving / Republic Coffee -- Buying Into Giving -- Coffee Shop Pours Heart and Brew Into Good Citizenship

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When customers at Republic Coffee in Memphis stir their Friday cups of joe, usually there's a ripple effect - and not just in their mugs.

Three months ago, general manager Fitz Dearmore introduced Free Coffee Fridays, during which customers make donations in exchange for a free coffee of the day. The donations go to a selected local charity, which rotates every three months.

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Corporate Giving / Republic Coffee -- Buying Into Giving -- Coffee Shop Pours Heart and Brew Into Good Citizenship

"It's not even about giving back," Dearmore said. "It's about giving forward. And it's important to remember that every step we take affects our commu...

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