Flyer for free coffee events on Wednesdays featuring dates, locations, and the FOX 9 logo, with a close-up of a coffee cup with a blue sleeve that says 'Wake up with FOX 9'.

Wake Up with Fox 9 Coffee Tour comes to Anoka

The Wake Up With FOX 9 Coffee Tour visited Compassion Coffee in Anoka on Wednesday morning. FOX 9's Hannah Flood and Chenue Her were live during FOX 9's Good Day to share more about the community.

Watch FOX 9 - February 12

storefront of Krown Bakery & Eatery with Compassion Coffee sign, outdoor seating, and pumpkin decoration.

Compassion puts down roots

From an idea, to a mobile cart, to a roof and four walls — Compassion Coffee has permanent roots in Anoka. The nonprofit coffeehouse that focuses on providing job and life skills to people experiencing homelessness completed construction at 530 W Main St. in Anoka.

ABC Newspaper - Ian Wreisner - Staff Writer

Exterior view of Compassion Coffee storefront with large windows, showing people inside, and signs including 'Chiropractic' and 'Compassion Coffee'; scene captured during early evening lighting.

Wake Up with Fox 9 Compassion Coffee Opens in Anoka

KARE 11 covered the grand opening of Compassion Coffee in Anoka, Minnesota. The business' goal is to serve the community, and provide jobs for 8-to-10 people experiencing homelessness

KARE 11 - Live - October 28, 2024

Three people standing at the counter of Compassion Coffee, a coffee shop, with one person manning the register and two customers, inside a modern cafe with a display case of baked goods and large digital menu screens in the background.

Compassion Coffee in Anoka helps those experiencing homelessness

Those experiencing homelessness are getting some help from a new metro coffee shop.

WCCO Live - Shayla Reeves - October 29, 2024

Man speaking in front of a menu board inside a coffee shop, with a coffee machine behind him, during a news segment about the opening of a community coffee shop.

Anoka Church Opens Community Coffee Shop

Compassion Church opens Compassion Coffee with a heart for those experiencing homelessness in the Anoka area.

Fox9/KMSP-TV - October 28, 2024

A man standing inside a coffee shop, with a menu display on the wall and coffee brewing equipment behind him.

Compassion Coffee now brewing up beverages, support for those in need in Anoka

KSTP Live Update - October 28, 2024

Group of people holding a large sign that reads 'Compassion Coffee' with a house roof graphic and a QR code, indicating a new coffee shop opening soon.

Coffee shop employing people who are homeless set to open in Anoka this month

The Minnesota Star Tribune Article By By Tim Harlow

Exterior of Compassion Church Coffee Shop, with business signs on windows, a glass door, and a neon 'BAKERY' sign inside.
An empty storefront with large windows, a glass door, and a metal roof, set against a cloudy sky with leafless trees in the background.

Anoka church plans to open community coffee shop

News Story by Joe Mazan KSTP -Sept 2, 2024

A young person making coffee using a commercial espresso machine outdoors on a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

Compassion Coffee finds home, will help others do the same

ABC Newspaper Union Herold Article By Ian Wreisner - Jun 23, 2024 

Compassion Coffee Partners with Anoka County Job Training to employ people affected by homelessness

ABC Newspaper Article By Stacy Dahl Contributing Writer - Dec 7, 2023