According to Local First Arizona, a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent businesses throughout Arizona, downtown businesses have seen anywhere from an 80 to 100 percent decrease in profits over the last few months. Recognizing the need, Suns Charities huddled up with Local First and Devin Booker and committed to supporting downtown Phoenix-area restaurants and food vendors with $100,000 in funding that will go towards helping feed the hungry in our community. As part of the Suns’ Small Business Assist program, Serafina Coffee Roasters has received $5,000 that will underwrite meals for those in need.
To spotlight the participating businesses, we connected with Serafina Coffee Roasters Owner and Founder Damian Serafine, who shared more about the local coffee shop, the partnership with the Phoenix Suns and giving back to the community.