| Christopher LeMark, the founder of “Coffee, Hip-Hop and Mental Health” is a victim of physical, mental, and emotional abuse. After dealing with his trauma, he realized he wanted others to have a safe space themselves to deal with their problems as well.
After breaking down in a Starbucks coffee shop in 2018, having hip-hop to perform as his backbone, and attending therapy, all played a role in naming the shop. All the fun, hip-hop inspired drinks that he offers at his shop goes towards free therapy sessions for 250 people in need. This shop allows people in the Southside Chicago community to have the opportunity to get the help they might not be able to fund themselves. This is important because many people cannot afford therapy and in response do not go at all. Original Post From Kerry Breen/NBC News Read More Here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/hip-hop-coffee-shop-pays-free-therapy-one-cup-time-rcna1828 |
