By teaming up with Change Please, Selecta and Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters (PRCR) aim to advance the social impact scale and reach of Change Please and to offer clients a coffee option which delivers positive impact in the local community.
Christian Schmitz, chief executive of Selecta Group, said: “Together, we're not just serving coffee, we're creating a positive impact in our communities. Our partnership with Change Please means that Selecta consumers all over Europe can enjoy a cup of coffee that truly changes lives.”
Change Please provides a living wage job, training, and helps people to find housing, therapy, get a bank account, and ultimately find permanent employment. Selecta and Change Please will also work together towards possible long-term employment within Selecta.
Cemal Ezel, chief executive of Change Please, added: “By partnering with Selecta, we leverage their distribution network across Europe to extend the reach and impact of Change Please, offering more individuals the opportunity to rebuild their lives through the power of coffee.”