Meet Kylie
Ruthie’s Corner Espresso’s Barista
Ruthie’s is a non-profit coffee shop with all proceeds donated to help support the needs of The City Gate. Kylie Durham is the amazing person who runs the coffee shop.
Ruthie’s is a non-profit coffee shop with all proceeds donated to help support the needs of The City Gate. Kylie Durham is the amazing person who runs the coffee shop.
FOOD BANK:
– 1,300 Servings of Food
KITCHEN:
– 25,000 Meals Served
BREAD/PRODUCE:
– 7,500 Appointments
CLOTHING BANK:
– 1,000 Appointments
VOLUNTEER HRS:
– 7,600 Hours Served
HOUSING:
– 28 Apartments
2 EMERGENCY SHELTER ROOMS:
I walked into the shop a few weeks ago in a positive mood with a big smile on my face, announced to what looked like a sweet young thing behind the counter that I was in the mood for a cup of Joe, but before my twinkly toes took another step she said “it costs.” I wasn’t sure I heard her right, asked her to repeat herself and she said again, “it costs.” I said “I’ve got 500 bucks cash on me.” Which I really did, and knowing that the profits benefit City Gate, I was anxious to contribute towards Pastor John and Shirley’s ministry because I had a life awakening experience there in the not so distant past. The young lady just stared at me. I said “well, I guess you don’t like the way I look,” and admittedly, I DON”T look like most of the clientele around second and Madison. I felt like those two brothers that got hassled at Starbucks recently, so I turned around and left. In the future I’ll just drop stuff off at 170 S. Madison. God Bless!!
We apologize for the length of time that it took to respond to your message. And also for the service, or lack thereof, that you received at Ruthies back in April. We have completely reworked the operation of the coffee shop and are confident that your next visit, should you choose to come in, will be more positive. Thank you for your continued support of The City Gate.
I am Jacob H. Fries, and the above comment is NOT from me. Sincerely, Jacob H. Fries, [email protected]
Thank you for clarifying