Posted by Amanda on 12 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: Social Responsibility
This post was written by Mary Beth Jenssen. Mary Beth works on our Supply-Chain Outreach Team
Heifer International is an organization working to improve the livelihoods of those strugglingaround the world with issues of hunger and poverty. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer projects help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable [...]
Posted by Amanda on 11 Aug 2011 | Tagged as: Social Responsibility
This is a guest post by Mary Beth Jenssen. Mary Beth works on our Supply-Chain Outreach Team.
It’s hard to imagine the need for water when much of the United States experienced significant rain and flooding this spring and summer, but in many parts of the world the issue is just the opposite: drought [...]
Posted by Amanda on 05 May 2011 | Tagged as: Social Responsibility
This is a guest post written by Colleen Bramhall. Colleen works in our Corporate Social Responsibility Department, managing our Supply Chain Community Outreach programs.
Houston was abuzz last week, in a caffeinated craze for the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Annual Conference. Coffee roasters, baristas, importers,
exporters, coffee farmers, gadget manufacturers, and anyone else even tangentially [...]
Posted by Amanda on 31 Mar 2011 | Tagged as: Social Responsibility
Whenever I tell someone I work at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), I always get the response “Ohh – they’re supposed to a great place to work!” And I always agree with them; GMCR is a great place to work. In fact, on Monday, March 28th 2011 we were honored as one the best places to [...]
Posted by Jasna on 23 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Fair Trade, Social Responsibility
All Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in-kind donations are Fair Trade Certified organic coffee.
Posted by Amanda on 09 Dec 2008 | Tagged as: Life In Vermont, Social Responsibility
Ever see a neighbor in need of financial assistance, but didn’t know how to help? Although giving food and clothing to food shelves and shelters help many in need, sometimes people just need money for gas or to pay the heating bill for this month. The Waterbury Good Neighbor Fund, a Vermont non-profit does just [...]