CMHA Ottawa to receive $5 from every bag sold of The Ministry of Coffee’s new blend, Ground Work

Dec 19, 2024

Pick up Ministry’s low-waste social blend at its new location on Laurier Avenue and online while supporting vital mental health and housing services in the downtown core

We’re thrilled to announce that our friends at The Ministry of Coffee recently debuted Ground Work, a new blend that just hit the shelves, and they’re donating $5 from every bag sold to CMHA Ottawa!

“Having opened a new cafe on Laurier Avenue—and with the issues we are facing downtown—I wanted to find a way to contribute to CMHA Ottawa’s efforts supporting mental health and homelessness in the surrounding area,” says Josef Mott, Head of Coffee. 

According to Josef, the way modern coffee has focused so much on improving every part of the supply chain involved in producing specialty coffee, this was the direction he and the team at The Ministry of Coffee felt most passionate about pursuing. Given the efforts of CMHA Ottawa’s talented and dedicated frontline staff—the boots on the ground—the name “Ground Work” couldn’t be more appropriate.

The beans in Ground Work are ever changing, with a view to recoup the costs of raw material and labour put into producing coffee beans while also giving something back to the local community.

Ground Work is now available in-store and online. It retails for $20 (330 g, pre-ground).

Visit Ministry’s new location on Laurier Avenue (just behind Lord Elgin hotel) or any other location and pick up a bag today!

Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Ground Work makes for a great holiday gift for the socially-minded coffee lover in your family or friend group.

From all of us at CMHA Ottawa: Thank you, Josef and the whole team at The Ministry of Coffee for your generosity and care for the community we both serve.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa), is an independent, community-based non-profit organization that provides services for eligible individuals in the Ottawa area with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness or are vulnerably housed. CMHA Ottawa is dedicated to promoting good mental health, developing and implementing sustainable support systems and services, and encouraging public action to strengthen community mental health services and related policies and legislation.

From sourcing top coffees globally, to roasting our own, Ottawa’s The Ministry of Coffee has been on a flavour-filled journey since 2013. Its mission is to highlight exceptional coffee crops, unlocking their unique tastes through meticulous sourcing and roasting. Explore a world of diverse flavours, from sweet and chocolatey to citrusy tropical notes, in every cup.