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*CLOSED* Giveaway: Three Avacados Coffee, T-Shirt & Tumbler

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It is no secret that I am extremely philanthropic.  I truly believe in giving back to others in any way I can.  That doesn’t always mean monetarily – it can mean in my time, other donations or even through thoughts and prayers.  I wish I could keep up with all of the amazing organizations who do great work, but I can’t.  However, I love it when I hear of new ones that are doing amazing work and of course, I love to share what they are doing with all of you!

I recently learned of a new non-profit company called Three Avocados Coffee.  The thing that thoroughly impressed me was that 100% of the net proceeds are used to provide clean water in Uganda, Africa. Nearly 1 billion people worldwide lack access to clean water. In Uganda alone, 63 children die each day from lack of clean drinking water. A simple switch in your coffee can help change lives.

Their Uganda Bugisu is 100% Arabica coffee, grown atop Mt. Elgon in Uganda. It has been praised for it’s smooth, bold taste, with hints of dark chocolate.   When you realize your coffee is also helping provide clean water in Uganda, you’ll enjoy each sip that much more.

To me, knowing that I can spend my money for something I want (or need) will actually truly benefit another country, agency or person, makes me want to frequent them more often.  This is just a simple way to pay it forward without doing more than enjoying your daily cup of java!

THE GIVEAWAY:

One lucky Penny Pinchin’ Mom Reader will win a Three Avocados Coffee Package which includes:

One Bag of Three Avacados Coffee (whole bean or ground)
Three Avocados T-Shirt
Three Avacados Coffee Tumbler

Entry is simple — just leave one comment answering the question of the day.  If you would like to gain some bonus entries, you can complete any or all of the additional items listed — just leave a separate comment for each method of entry.  Note:  All comments must be left HERE on the blog.  Comments left via Facebook or Twitter will not be included.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

1.  Visit Three Avocados and share what you found interesting about their projects, story or products.  Leave your comment HERE on this site.

BONUS ENTRIES (leave a single comment for each entry below):

1.  Follow Penny Pinchin’ Mom on a reader or through the daily e-mail digest.

2.  Follow Penny Pinchin’ Mom on Twitter or Facebook.

3.  Follow Three Avocados on Facebook or Twitter.

This contest will be open until Thursday, May 12th at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email.  Said winner will have 48 hours in which to provide me with their mailing address so that the prize can be forwarded to them.    GOODLUCK!!!

Penny Pinchin’ Mom received nothing for hosting this giveaway.  All opinions contained within this post are her own and were not influenced by any other parties.  Please be sure to review the Giveaway Terms & Conditions before entering this contest.

Comments

  1. Monique P says

    They state that ‘water means hope’. I can’t even begin to imagine living without water. What they are doing is superb. Water is hope, and life.

  6. stephanie mcglothlin says

    I like 3 avacados on facebook 🙂
    I think its interesting that 100% of the net proceeds provide clean water in Uganda

  8. Tracy Rank says

    They gave up food so someone else could eat and the pastor receives no pay.

  13. Erin Slocum says

    I love how they found their name. So symbolic of trusting for ourselves and helping others. The name seemed different until you know the reasoning.

  19. Brandy Asleson Cockrell says

    I Love that their goal is to do everything they can to ensure the poor throughout the world are cared for and are never forgotten…How wonderful!

  20. SandyN says

    The fact that the poor widow gave all she had (3 avocados) in the offering plate that day! She was willing to give all she had.

  30. Shawna says

    The GIFT of the 3 Avocados is SO more special than the purpose of 3 Avocados
    .

  31. Megan says

    That is so great that they are using project money to rehabilitate broken wells! That will help so many of those people (250 per well as stated on the website) obtain clean drinking water!

  40. Kristin Wear says

    I had no idea they were based out of StL, my hometown. I’ll definately be picking up some next time I’m back home!

  47. Rebecca Z. says

    I think it’s just amazing that they provide clean drinking water for those in need. Awesome.

  51. AMY says

    I follow Penny Pinchin Mom on Facebook and I have suggested you a group of Coupon Moms.

  53. Katherine says

    That story about the woman giving her avocados reminds me of the story of the widow giving her few pennies in the Bible. How awesome!

  56. Jennifer Fry says

    I love the fact that between $0.50 and $3.00 per bag is given to provide clean water and that purchases made online through our web site provide the most support for clean water. Very cool!

  58. Jessica Ruiz says

    The Clean Water Project is very interesting. I will be purchasing coffee from Three Avacodos in the future, in hopes I can be a part of this fantastic project.

  61. launa winfield says

    I thought what the widow did was touching. I wish there were more people like that in this world. That was what I needed today. I follow you on facebook and daily emails. I also follow Three Avocados on facebook too and what a great company.

  70. Elizabeth T. says

    I am impressed that they are starting with the basics of human survival – clean water. And the how clean water can change the path of someone’s life is amazing.

  79. Pebble Tedford says

    I too believe in giving back. And will support companies who do so. There are so many opportunities, big and little ways. Thank you, Three Avocados 🙂

  81. Sylvia Wiginton says

    I love the inspiration for the name Three Avacados and the fact that every purchase goes towards donating to provide clean water for those who do not have it.

  88. Natalie says

    I was curious as to the name and then I read the story and WOW! Sure puts things into perspective as to how blessed I truly am. Couponing allows me to have a stockpile of food and this woman gave all that she had. Amazing.

  90. Jenny P says

    I love how the organization got their name. One selfless women gave all she had. Inspires me to give more of the fruits from my couponing labors.

  95. Nicole Mantooth says

    I love the moving story of how their name came to be Three Avacados. Very inspiring.

  96. Brooke says

    I am so inspired by the generosity of the Ugandan people and the widow in particular. As Americans, we don’t know what it’s like to give all we have for others.

  99. karyn hatch says

    I love the fact that this all started at a small village church made of a few sticks. What a testimony to so many!

  103. Shannon Grubbs says

    Just signed up to follow you on facebook! (I was already following Three avacados; they are a great company!)

  104. Simi says

    I love that they are using a product of Uganda to help raise money and awareness to solve a problem in Uganda. That’s coming full circle and really benefiting the people of Uganda in more than one way.

    ps – I’m not a mom, but I’m definitely a penny pincher so big thanks to Three Avocados for pointing me this way!

  105. Simi says

    I love that they are using a product of Uganda to help raise money and awareness to solve a problem in Uganda. That’s coming full circle and really benefiting the people of Uganda in more than one way.

    ps – I’m not a mom yet, but I’m definitely a penny pincher so big thanks to Three Avocados for pointing me this way!

  115. DWC says

    I love that they are using the company to help support the people of Uganda, not just to make a profit.

  116. Virginia Baus says

    The story of the woman giving her only 3 avacados as an offering, touched me more than knowing the good works to help provide clean water that 3 Avacados is already doing. God Bless them and you for this unique way to share their story and their eforts.

  117. Virginia Baus says

    I have signed up for your emails, the Facebook page and follow 3 avacados on twitter & facebook. Thanks for the entry.

  118. Rita says

    I love everything about Three Avocados and the purpose of their delicious product (coffee)!

  121. Barb S says

    I learned that a BILLION people lack access to clean drinking water. Had no idea the number was so high.

  124. Casey Malone says

    Learned that so many don’t have access to clean drinking water… (A billion….Wow!) Actually I already knew this because I watched a 20/20 special on it but had forgotten. We take it for granted everyday!

  125. Shell H says

    It’s interesting that it all started from 3 avocados, but it’s a coffee company

  129. Shea says

    I’ve never heard of Three Avocados, but I’m so glad you told us about them. I love that they are not only a sustainable coffee source, but they’re also using their profits to go towards people in need. Awesome!

  134. Jessica T. says

    I thought it was touching that the widow gave all the food she had (three avocados) to the pastor.

  135. Lynda Clark says

    I learned that this company actually gives back to disadvantaged people that are in terrible need. It is so rare to see a truly socially responsible business in today’s world. Kudos to them. Also, I was horrified to read how many people in the world do not have access to basic clean potable water. We are so lucky in this country and take so much for granted.

  136. natalie Owens says

    I cannot believe 63 Children die each day from lack of clean water. That is horribly sad.

  140. Julie Loya says

    I like the story behinde the name three avacados and what it has become since

  143. Gloria J. Monroe says

    It is so special what Three avocados is doing in Uganda, I love how the woman who gave the three avocados as an offering for the Pastor is what inspired them to start the project and that is how they decided on the name! AWESOME!! God Bless! TOL! Gloria

  148. Linda says

    I love the whole idea of giving back while enjoying something I do daily – drink coffee. I will be looking into ordering from this organization.

  152. Sheila Lynch says

    I LOVED everything…we do mission work in Haiti and have a sewing school so I loved seeing all these new projects for third world folks to get on their own two feet – I am also a BIG coffee fan!!

  160. Anne Loyd says

    I visited the website and learned that they were in Uganda. One of my sisters visited Uganda so I thought that was interesting.

  168. kelly katusin hoffman says

    Love how 100% of the profits go back. 100%!!! Also love the comment under the tumbler, microwaveable and dishwasher safe… but please do not microwave your coffee!!! Yea, uck!!

  171. Melissa says

    I like how they witnessed a poor widow giving all she had just like the poor widow in the Bible.

  179. Sara H says

    I like how they got their name – I was wondering what avocados had to do with coffee. I also like that they are semi-local.

  181. Chris says

    I like the inspiration for the idea. I can understand how you could meet people who have nothing and want to give you everything. I recently had a chance to meet 2 men from Africa and they have amazing strength and hope. We have to give back.

  183. Sarah says

    I really like how such a high percentage of your purchase goes toward the company’s projects. I feel many companies use their good works more for publicity and don’t actually donate that much of their profits.

  193. shannon o says

    It was inspired by a widow giving her last 3 avocados as offering during a worship service. How faithful she was!

  195. Jenny says

    Love the story of how it came about. Once again, the poor widow teaches us a lesson.

  200. Amy L says

    I think it’s wonderful that 3 avacodos gives 100% of their profits for clean water!

  202. Pamela M. says

    Amazing information. I cannot fathom that the job of young girls and women in places such as Uganda is to collect water for their families AND having to walk 4 miles or more to do so.

  206. ale o says

    I love the avocado & the widow story..I also found out they are based in MO where we live, neat:);)

  210. Coupon Rachael says

    When they mentioned their church on the homepage, I thought of a small, white building. Then, they said it is made of a few sticks and some benches. Wow, can you tell I live a world away from these people?
    Looks like a great cause.

  219. Ann Johnson says

    I think it’s wonderful that 3 avacodos gives 100% of their profits for clean water!

  222. Cassandra says

    I found it interesting that Three Avocados announced the funding of our first clean water projects in Uganda! We’re happy to announce that we’ll be working with International Lifeline Fund to rehabilitate broken wells in Northern Uganda.

  226. Geri says

    I found this interesting…The name “Three Avocados” was inspired by a beautiful widow in the village of Bulopa, Uganda, that literally gave all she had to ensure others could eat, without regard for her own well-being.

  227. Jennifer says

    I find it interesting that there are even non-profit coffee companies out there! They have such an amazing story and support great causes ~ we should get more people out there to support them!!!

  233. Sharon says

    The story reminded me of the widow in the Bible that put all she had in the temple collection. Very inspiring!

  241. Trung Nguyen says

    It is very touching and warm-hearted that the widow gave 3 avocados, which were all she had, to the pastor to ensure he had something to eat.