An Asian-woman-owned business introducing single-origin loose leaf teas from China. For centuries tea farmers have been hidden away by major tea corporations due to influence of imperialism, xenophobia, and lack of accountability. Volition Tea is here to amplify the voice of tea farmers who have dedicated their entire life to sustainable farming. Operating in full transparency, we hope to de-commoditize tea and cultivate empathy across global communities.

Cause: Through YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Y Shop, 10% of every sale is donated to YWCA in fight for racial and gender equity.

Blue Sky Bakery is a nonprofit enterprise that serves up delicious sweet and savory pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies prepared by homeless and at-risk youth.

Cause: Providing transitional employment and jobs skills training to homeless and at-risk youth.

Cakewalk Chicago is a cake decorating and sugar artistry supply where you can let your inner pastry chef go wild.

Cause: Cakewalk Chicago donates birthday cake kits to local food pantries.

Southside Grinds sells roasted coffee beans and freshly brewed coffee, providing high-quality caffeination on Chicago’s South Side.

Cause: Creating local jobs and supporting South Side nonprofit organizations like the YWCA.

Star Farm Chicago sells produce from its urban farm at markets and pop-ups, and also offers community-supported agriculture subscriptions, houseplants, specialty pantry items, and raised-garden builds.

Causes: Empowering women, engaging youth, and offering jobs, vocational training, and horticultural therapy to people with disabilities and other people working to overcome employment barriers.

Unique Sweets hires young people on the autism spectrum to make fresh and high-quality cupcakes, cakes, and other sweets and treats made with all-natural ingredients and love.

Cause: Providing employment and jobs skills training to young people with autism.

At Veteran Roasters, veterans roast small batches of coffee; pack it up as whole beans, ground coffee, K-cups, and fraction packs; and ship it to coffee lovers across America.

Cause: Providing employment, training, and community for military veterans who have struggled with transitioning to civilian life.