Equip + Empower + Employ
Your purchase is providing hope and dignity to those affected by extreme poverty, trafficking or addictions.
LOCALLY and GLOBALLY
LOVE PEOPLE. LOVE COFFEE.
The Kilns Coworking + Social House
We're thrilled to be opening our new coworking space in Wheaton in Spring 2025.
Located at 115 West Wesley Street, it's just two doors over from the coffee shop!
ETHICAL FASHION BOUTIQUE
Our Freedom Brand partners create opportunity for those overcoming trauma + hardship, in the U.S. and globally.
Your purchase is
Equipping + Empowering + Employing women in order to give them hope & dignified work.
COFFEE SHOP WITH A MISSION
You are an important part of a global story that invests in coffee farming communities in order to provide fair wages and respect to farmers
who work tirelessly to provide
your morning java.
We guarantee the best coffee that is sourced ethically and grown by free men and women globally.
BUSINESS LOUNGE & CO-WORK THINK SPACES
Enjoy our co-working spaces or rent a room hourly for your meetings, showers, parties or events. Your rental supports local women survivors.
How can I help?
LOVE PEOPLE. LOVE COFFEE.
Coffee Shop For People and Planet
organic fair trade and direct trade
OUR COFFEES MEET HIGH STANDARDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
consume with love
Products that Provide
Proceeds from every purchase you make go to one of the many causes we support, both locally & globally, such as human trafficking, extreme poverty, homelessness, addictions, environmental or teen mothers.
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My Half Kitchen
Do you like to cook or bake?
Our team of volunteers work alongside the women of My Half nonprofit kitchen, empowering and building friendships with those who have been affected by trauma.
Volunteer with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-5:30pm.
Host A Small Event
Are you an advocate for social justice?
Maybe a professor or representative of a non-profit?
Share your knowledge and experience at one of our events.
Educating people and raising awareness is a valued part of our organization. We want to be a community that learns and grows together. Your expertise is valued.
Propel Women
Propel My Half is a multi-generational chapter existing to equip all women to become better leaders and influencers.
JOIN US MONTHLY!
Chapter Meetings
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month 7-8:30 PM
Learn & Grow
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month 12-1 PM
social justice trailblazer
Meet the Founder, Renee Pollino
As the daughter of Puerto Rican and Italian immigrants, Renee's mixed heritage has given her a unique lens to view the world. She is the CEO and founder of My Half of The Sky, a social justice coffee shop that addresses social concerns and systemic injustice through opportunity. Renee is passionate about creating hope & bringing healing to women with obstacles to employment due to poverty, addictions, trafficking or life as a refugee.
She believes opportunity & relationships are essential to helping women live a better story. Renee has worked for over 20 years with grassroots organizations that remind both men and women that there is hope after trauma or hardship. She believes opportunity gives dignity and value. Renee desires to trail blaze the concept that businesses and Capitalism can use the marketplace to build sustainable enterprises while doing good.
Renee is a member of: Women’s Speakers Collective, Propel Women, and Fair Trade & Ethical Fashion Movements
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