Equal Exchange Blog ... "The Ridgeland Church Creates an All-Embracing Neighborhood Cafe"

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The Ridgeland Church Creates an All-Embracing Neighborhood Cafe

Ridgeland Church, part of the Church of Nazarene, is a community of around 100 neighbors with roots in the southwest collar suburbs of Chicago dating back to 1926. Today, they remain in the same communities and are opening an all-embracing neighborhood cafe in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Ridgeland Cafe’s manager, Macy Richey shares her thoughts on their new community space.

“The Ridgeland Cafe started from our church’s mission to love our neighborhoods. We realized that although we live in a densely populated area, there are very few places for people to meet, work, or relax. So we set out with the desire to create a space with free coffee and tea where our neighbors could gather, work remotely, meet up with friends, or grab a quick pick-me-up either before a day at work or after a long day." ....

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