At House of Franks Coffee, we believe that great coffee can make a difference. We are proud to support and donate to organizations that share our commitment to conservation, community, and a better world.

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, spending much of my youth in Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. An active participant in Scouting, I was immersed in a culture that valued adventure, self-reliance, and stewardship of the natural world. The combination of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and my Scouting experiences instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for nature and conservation, a deep respect for the environment, and a passion for the outdoors that continues to shape my life today.

 The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Through science-driven conservation efforts, they protect lands, waters, and wildlife across more than 80 countries. Our support helps fund critical habitat preservation and climate solutions that protect our planet for future generations.

Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 1,000 scientists, we impact conservation in 83 countries and territories: 39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners.

Orangutan Foundation International

In 2005, I spent two weeks at Camp Leakey and deep in the rainforests of Borneo, helping to map orangutan habitat and document illegal logging activities within Tanjung Puting National Park. This experience provided a firsthand look at the challenges facing one of the world's most important ecosystems and reinforced my commitment to conservation. The project was conducted in partnership with the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), an organization founded by renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas and dedicated to protecting wild orangutans and preserving their rainforest habitat in Borneo.

OFI rescues and rehabilitates orphaned orangutans and works to protect the forests they call home. We are proud to support their vital mission to save one of our closest relatives from extinction.

OFI is profoundly committed to the welfare of all orangutans, whether captive, ex-captive, or wild. Established by Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas and associates in 1986, OFI operates Camp Leakey, an orangutan research center, within Tanjung Puting National Park. OFI also runs the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) facility in the Dayak village of Pasir Panjang near Pangkalan Bun, which is home to 330 displaced orangutans.

It also helps manage the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve, where rehabilitated wild-born ex-captive orangutans were released into the wild. Through its field programs, OFI also provides employment at these facilities for over 200 local Indonesians. OFI also owns Rusti, an adult male orangutan rescued from a backyard zoo in New Jersey, now on permanent loan to the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii. OFI built his magnificent enclosure which covers a good part of an acre.

Boy Scouts of America – Sam Houston Area Council

Having grown up with Scouting and seen the difference it has made in many young people and how it shaped my love of the outdoors, respect of nature and people, I became involved as an adult. I have held many adult leadership positions including Scoutmaster, District Chairman and District Commissioner. I love Scouting and the opportunity to pass on to our future leaders what I learned when I was younger.

The Sam Houston Area Council serves thousands of young people across the greater Houston area, providing character-building programs, outdoor adventures, and leadership development opportunities. Through Scouting, youth learn values like integrity, service, and resilience that last a lifetime. We are honored to support the next generation of leaders right here in our community.

The Sam Houston Area Council serves approximately 28,000 youth in 16 counties in Southeast Texas through dedicated service and leadership of approximately 10,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of those that believe in its mission.