Giving Back to the Communities Who Make Our Business Possible
Our Foundation
RichlandHub was founded on the principles of leadership, excellence, and community impact. Inspiredby James B.ʼs background as a U.S. Navy officer and business leader, we bring discipline, integrity, and a drive for continuous improvement to everything we do. These values guide our mission: delivering premium African products while supporting farmers and uplifting the communities we serve.
Based in Vancouver, Washington, we import, wholesale, and retail coffee, cashews, cacao, and tea sourced directly from African farmers. Our name reflects our mission: sharing Africaʼs riches and creating a hub for exceptional goods. RichlandHubʼs commitment to giving back includes funding our first community project — building a health clinic in Isabula Village, Tanzania.
Project Sharity
Many developing countries struggle with limited access to quality healthcare, leading to lower life expectancy and preventable health issues. Project Sharity aims to improve health outcomes by providing healthcare access to the farmers we work with and their families.
Project Sharity aims to support the rural communities behind our coffee by reinvesting profits into their well-being. Our first initiative is building a health clinic in Tanzaniaʼs Mbeya region to provide accessible healthcare, reducing the need for long, difficult journeys for basic services and improving the health of women, children, and the entire community.
Project Sharity Status Update: October 2024
As of October 2024, weʼve completed the first three phases of the project and are now fundraising for Phases 4 and 5, which will cover finishing touches like lighting, plumbing, windows, and wall plaster. The remaining work is estimated at 78M Shillings ($29,539 USD). Meanwhile, weʼre also supporting the community by donating chairs to local schools, helping create a better learning environment and improving the communityʼs long-term quality of life.
In Phase 1, we prepared the site, laid the foundation, and built the initial exterior walls, shaping the structure.
Total cost: 23M TZS ($8,637 USD).
In Phase 2, the clinic truly took form with completed exterior and interior walls, plus a roof for full protection.
Total cost: 31M TZS ($11,641 USD).
Most recently, we completed the interior flooring of the clinic.
Total cost: 12M TZS ($4,506 USD).
Long-Term Impact
This clinic is just the beginning for Project Sharity. Once itʼs complete, we plan to pursue more initiatives to support the farmers and families we work with, while the clinic continues to enhance the communityʼs well-being and boost the local economy.
Interested in Supporting Project Sharity?
Thanks to our customers, wholesale partners, and café visitors, weʼre making great progress in supporting this community. You can keep contributing to Project Sharity by purchasing our premium coffee online or visiting our café in Vancouver, Washington.
