1951 Coffee Company is a nonprofit specialty coffee organization based in Berkeley, California, dedicated to promoting the well-being of refugees and asylum seekers through employment, job training, and community support. Founded in 2015, 1951 Coffee helps newcomers to the United States build meaningful careers in the coffee industry while fostering cross-cultural understanding through every cup served.

Named after the year the United Nations first defined refugee status, 1951 Coffee operates cafés and barista training programs that empower participants with professional skills, fair wages, and a sense of belonging. Their cafés serve ethically sourced, high-quality coffee while creating a welcoming space where customers and staff can connect over shared humanity.

By combining social enterprise with world-class coffee, 1951 Coffee Company transforms daily rituals into opportunities for inclusion, dignity, and hope—one cup at a time.