Jonathan Thomas

The Garden, Ferguson, MIssouri

A closed coffee shop that had been a central gathering place for the Ferguson community is preparing to re-open in March as a space for connection and conversation. In 2019, Civil Righteousness, a non-profit founded by Jonathan Thomas, purchased the building. Today, they have renovated the coffee shop and cafe, added an art gallery designed for contemplation, as well as a commercial commissary kitchen which will offer affordable space to local food entrepreneurs. A mentorship program for local entrepreneurs will help revitalize the Ferguson community through economic growth.