The Heart Behind the Cup: Meet the Partners Your Coffee Supports
Here’s something wild:
Every time you brew a cup of OSC coffee, you’re doing a little bit of good in two completely different parts of the world, without even trying. Most people think the magic of coffee happens when the beans hit the grinder.
But honestly?
A lot of the magic happens long before that - in the communities, forests, and wildlife that keep coffee lands alive. That’s why Original Source Collective gives back with every purchase.
And not in a vague “your money goes somewhere” kind of way.
We mean specific organizations doing real, meaningful work that we’re proud to support.
SAMANA SMILES: The Heroes of Healing in the Dominican Republic
Picture this:A volunteer medical team in the Dominican Republic treating families with complete transparency, every treatment cost listed right on the wall. That’s Samana Smiles, and they offer life-changing services including medical treatments, dental care, surgical support, and community outreach. All powered by volunteers, honesty, and a commitment to dignity.
Why we support them:
Two of our coffees - Heritage 1805 and Cocoa Canuco - come from the Dominican Republic. These communities care for the land that grows our beans. Supporting the people who support the land feels like the most natural thing in the world. Every bag you buy helps fuel this work.
RAREC: The Rainforest’s Rescue Squad in Peru
Across the Andes, where our Sagrada Harvest Gesha grows, lives another kind of hero: the team at RAREC (Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center).I f the rainforest had an emergency hotline, this is who would be answering. They rescue orphaned sloths, endangered small cats, trafficked wildlife, and animals injured by habitat loss. Then they rehabilitate them, teach the public about conservation, and when possible, release them back into the wild where they belong.
Why we support them:
The rainforest isn’t just scenery, it’s part of the flavor, the ecosystem, and the culture behind Peruvian coffee. Healthy forests mean healthy beans, and healthy beans make a coffee worth waking up for. Every OSC Coffee Club item you buy online supports RAREC.
Wear a sloth? Help a sloth.Wear the hutia? Help the hutia.
What This Means for Your Morning Coffee
It means your cup is doing double duty.
With every purchase, you’re supporting medical care for rural Dominican families, wildlife rescue in Peru, and the ecosystems that make world-class coffee possible. You’re also supporting the cultural traditions and biodiversity behind every bean. Your morning ritual just became a tiny, delicious act of global stewardship.
This Is What Original Source Collective Stands For
Coffee that honors the origin.Coffee that protects the land.Coffee that gives back to the people and creatures who make the story possible. And yes, of course it tastes incredible.
