# Non-Profit Volunteer Cafes The Rio Coco Coffee Cafe Sends its Profits to Local Schools By M | Published 2015-11-20 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cafe References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/11/19/9696048/Rio-Coco-Cafe-honduras-florida-charity) & [riococobeans](https://www.riococobeans.com/) Located near Honduras is the Rio Coco coffee cafe offering an eatery that gives back to the people with a [non-profit business model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blk-bold1). The care is run through volunteer help with all the profits are turned over to local schools throughout Nicaragua. Unlike traditional coffee chains, the [Rico Coco Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-and-lamelo-ball) is based off of volunteer support that keeps the eatery up and running. The cafe offers a tropical atmosphere with coffees and drinks served in Mason jars along with board games, [sweet treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabalagala-clusters) and even themed nights for amusement. Thanks to their pay-free help, the cafe is able to collect the proceeds and send them through owner Michael Bagby's non-profit organization known as Seek the Lamb to various schools in need throughout the area. The donations help funnel funds back into the community's education system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-profit Cafes:** Explore opportunities to create non-profit cafes that give back to the community and support local causes. - **Volunteer-based Business Model:** Implement a volunteer-based business model to run a sustainable and socially impactful enterprise. - **Supporting Local Education:** Focus on supporting local schools and education systems through profit donations from businesses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Incorporate non-profit cafes into the hospitality industry to offer unique experiences that support local causes. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can explore volunteer-run business models as a means to generate funds for their causes. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** In the field of social entrepreneurship, consider supporting and strengthening local education systems through profit donations from businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Coffee Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please.md) - [Charitable Festive Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manatee-coffee.md) - [Coffee Kindess Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambio-roasters.md) - [Ethical Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-coffee.md) - [Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costa-coffee-3.md) - [Colorful Mexican Coffee Spotlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-mexicano.md) - [Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanfree-coffee.md) - [Inclusive Employment-Celebrating Anniversaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitty-beaus-coffee.md) - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md)