Kaladi Brothers supports youth programs.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: APPLAUSE

Kaladi Brothers Coffee donated more than $10,742 through its Kaladi Kids program to three youth-centered nonprofit groups. Kaladi Kids is an employee group focused on improving the lives of Alaska children. The Anchorage-based coffee company continued its tradition of donating all revenue from New Year's Day sales to the fundraiser. Kaladi Brothers donated $6,314 to Alaska Pride, $1,085 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and $841 to the Soldotna Community Playground.

This year's donations increased 50 percent from donations in 2009.

"Every year, we are humbled by the willingness of Alaskans to give back. It is an honor to do business in a giving community," said Brad Bigelow, owner of Kaladi Brothers Coffee.

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