Giving Back in 2010This is a featured page

Kaladi Kids ResizedAlaskans have once again stepped up to give back to the community. It is tradition for Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company to donate 100 percent of all sales on New Year's Day.

This year, the funds were endowed to Kaladi Kids, an employee action group focused on improving the lives of Anchorage's youth. Through the generosity of Alaskans, Kaladi Kids raised a total of $10,742.04. This is a 50 percent increase over the total donation from 1/1/2009. The money raised will go to the following organizations:




AK Pride: $6,314.37
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: $1,085.85
Soldotna Community Playground: $841.82
Charities Not Yet Determined: $2,500.00

“Every year, we are humbled by the willingness of Alaskans to give back. It is an honor to do business in a giving community,” said Brad Bigelow, owner of Kaladi Brothers Coffee.

Through Kaladi Kids, funds are distributed to various Alaska organizations selected by senior staff and cafe managers of Kaladi Brothers Coffee. Anchorage Kaladi Brothers Coffee cafes will donate a portion of proceeds to AK Pride, a youth program aimed at improving the lives of kids in Anchorage. AK Pride program leader Ma’o Tosi said the donation will allow him to start programs right away.

Funds from the Kaladi Brothers Wasilla Cafe will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in the name of Cassie Lacrosse, an employee who worked at the Wasilla Cafe for three years. We thank the Lacrosse family for allowing Kaladi Brothers Coffee the honor to have known and worked with Cassie. Managers at the Soldotna cafe decided to donate their New Year's Day proceeds to build a Soldotna Community Playground. Additional funds will be given to local youth support organizations throughout the year.

“2010 is the year of giving for Kaladi Brothers Coffee. Kaladi Kids would like to thank all employees for donating their pay on New Year’s Day. We would also like to thank all of our Tweeps on Twitter and Facebook Friends for supporting our efforts.” said Tim Gravel, owner of Kaladi Brothers Coffee. "Additionally, thank you to the local television and radio stations for the coverage. We would not be able to do this without the support of the community."



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