Philanthropy
In Australia, Gloria Jean’s Coffees is one of the longest supporters of Jeans for Genes and since 2002 has raised more than $630,000 for the cause. Gloria Jean’s Coffees also supports a range of other charities including the Variety, the Children's Charity, R U OK?, and Salvation Army. In addition to their funding of charities, they have also funded other Christian organisations such as Family First, Australian Christian Lobby, Mercy Ministries, Jesus Racing and Hope 103.2 Christian radio. All franchise partners are also encouraged to support other local charities or causes in their local communities.
In mid-2009, Gloria Jean's Coffees International formed a charity, the GJCI "With Heart" Foundation, to support various international charities, including Compassion and Opportunity International. Through their partnership with Compassion, Gloria Jean’s Coffees supports more than 300 children from the coffee-producing regions of Brazil providing them with improved health and education opportunities.
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