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Detour Coffee Shop Is Making a Difference by ERINN CRIDER At Detour Coffee House a cup of coffee isn't just a cup of coffee, it is a commitment to the community. For centuries people around the world have enjoyed the strong bracing taste of a good cup of coffee. Americans in particular are known for their love of coffee. The brew has gone through changes over the centuries, however. People have experimented with different additives and the properties of different beans, but recently in Hope Mills, coffee has gone through an even bigger change. At Detour Coffee House a cup of coffee isn't just a cup of coffee, it is a commitment to the community. Detour's commitment to the community began with its inception. Detour Coffee House was founded by the nonprofit organization U-Turn. The leadership of the organization looked around the community of Hope Mills and searched for needs. They found that the community was in need of a space for people to gather. This is a friendly community space that is neither home nor work, but it is still comfortable and convenient. By opening Detour, U-Turn aims to provide a space for Hope Mills, along with great coffee that is either direct trade or community trade. "This means that the companies that grow the coffee beans pay the workers fair wages and invest in their communities. The goal is to transform Hope Mills and the places in the world where the beans are harvested," Head Barista Becky Hoy explained. One way that Detour Coffee House provides the community with a home-away-from-home is by hosting interesting and engaging events. These events are designed to bring the community together as well as to showcase and provide opportunities for the local le I & tizzeriataly itrp L estaurant ly On $ Where we eat and speak Italian! COME JOIN US FOR A TRUE TOUCH OF ITALY RIGHT HERE IN THE HEART OF FAYETTEVILLE • Casual Atmosphere • Impressive Wine List • Parties & Catering • Carry Home Service 910.867.8700 1400 Walter Reed Rd., Suite 130 (All American Freeway & Owen Drive) HOURS M-S 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All Major Credit Cards Accepted 16 UCW SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2013 6 talent. "Saturday we have an open mic night. We have had that for about two months and it has just grown. It is a great opportunity to share music. On Fridays we switch between two different events. First we have game nights where friends and family gather to play. The other Fridays we have a featured artist night where local artists are invited to perform for two hours," said Hoy. Unlike many coffee shops, Detour Coffee House was founded on passion and ideals, and these passions can clearly be seen in the expectations that Hoy has for the business. "People should expect fantastic coffee and food and great customer service from baristas that are very knowledgeable about the beans and the coffee. We want to share this knowledge with the guests so that everyone leaves a little more passionate about coffee. Each barista also has a passion for the Detour vision. We have a passion for the food and beverages we serve and for transforming the local community and communities around the world where we buy our beans. Detour is a nonprofit organization. All profits go to local or worldwide transformation. We want Detour to be a place like home," she said. Detour Coffee House is located at 6781 Camden Road. For more information visit detourcoffeehouse. com or call 920-2930. The open mic nights are held on Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. Scho ol h ol o Scpeoial BackT-Thirt S c S h Eac r your T-Shirts fo Homeroom, oup Club or Gr Shirt Color Choice of Tour design Your colors on y (2) print Up to two 24 T-Shirts rts & printing! um of only Minim creens, shi des setup, s Price inclu Contact Info ly On Jimmy Keefe JKeefe@thetrophyhouseinc.com 910-323-1791, ext 303 $ 6 Eac h This Offer is Good Through September 30th, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM