Story written by The 812's Katie Rauch
This story originally appeared in the September edition of The 812 Magazine. Click here to subscribe.
(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – In 2016, the City of Greensburg conducted research showing that the community was missing having a place to gather and a good cup of coffee.
In 2019, the Board of Directors at All for One Ministry decided to meet those needs. Through the hard work of more than 80 volunteers, All for One Ministry was able to raise over $320,000 to purchase and renovate the building that is the current home of The Branch.
Upon entering the space, you smell the delicious coffee, see the scrumptious pastries, and hear various people utilizing the open, inviting space for work, studying or just visiting with friends.
The Branch’s friendly baristas welcome you with open arms and are very willing to make suggestions or answer questions if you are new to The Branch or the Greensburg area.
The coffee and tea products that The Branch offers are roasted and crafted by Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea out of Columbus, Ohio.
Crimson Cup was named Roast Magazine’s 2026 Macro Roaster of the Year and is known for its sustainably sourced specialty and craft coffees. Crimson Cup is a community-centric company who supports local independent shops and farmers globally. Their Friend2Farmer program ensures that fair trade standards are met with their coffees and teas.
The Branch is more than just a coffee and meeting place. The ministry is making an impact on the community through every cup. Profits generated by the Branch go right back to the community through grants and scholarships. Last year, through profits generated by coffee and tea sales, The Branch was able to offer three scholarships to high school and college students. Their giving back to the community does not stop there.
On the wall next to the register, there is a board with many coffee sleeves pinned to it stating, “Pay it forward! Bless a neighbor or be blessed by a neighbor!”
Patrons can purchase a cup of coffee for someone they do not know, or if you are having a rough time yourself, you can select a sleeve that speaks to you and get your drink
for free! (Limit 1 per day)
If that weren’t enough, there is a special cupboard in both restrooms of the facility that further helps those most in need.
They call it the Mark 12:31 Community Shelf. This cupboard offers basic hygiene necessities that are free for those who need them.
The shelf is a way to offer a blessing to others, while also giving the person needing it the ability to maintain their dignity by utilizing the shelf in private. Likewise, those who wish to donate to the shelf can also do so in private.
If there is something you need but you don’t see on the shelf, they ask you to email chay@a41ministry.org and they will find a way to help.
So the next time you are visiting Historic Downtown Greensburg, stop at The Branch for a cup of coffee, tea, or a smoothie. Each cup helps this ministry continue to make positive impacts in the lives of those in the Greensburg community.
This story originally appeared in the September edition of The 812 Magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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