Lineage Coffee Roasting is in hot water after a Reddit post revealed its involvement with Choices Women's Clinic, a controversial anti-abortion nonprofit. The coffee company supplied coffee for a Choices fundraiser and was listed as a sponsor for their 2024 event. Following the backlash, Lineage apologized, stating they have no ongoing relationship with the nonprofit and will vet future partnerships more carefully. The controversy has sparked debates about business ethics and community responsibility.
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