Save Highland Coffees

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maryland Batiste. He was often the first face people would see when coming in to the shop and he always had a smile to spread around.

The world is a little less bright without that smile and we will all miss him so very much. We love you Maryland.

People of Highland Coffees: Maryland Batiste.

“We don’t need to lose this institution,” says Maryland, “it’s like family and a home away from home. If we lose this place, I wouldn’t know what to do.”

Read more on http://goo.gl/qa9ujx.



Photo by Claire Hutchinson/Claire Elyse Photography

1 year ago today I started a petition to save a coffee shop in Baton Rouge called Highland Coffees. Within a day multiple people came together to form Save Highland Coffees and through our work we succeeded in our mission.

Public meetings drawing dozens of people, thousands of signatures on our public petition, and a whole media campaign. A few months later the landlord agreed to price out the best coffee shop near LSU.

It may seem silly to do so much for a coffee shop, but it's one of the few places I can go in Baton Rouge and know that I'm accepted as who I am. I met some great people during this part of my life and I am fine being remembered as someone who waged a war to save a coffee shop.

~ Peter Jenkins ~

HB 707 in Louisiana is bad for business, large or small, if your business is willing to sign on to this letter we could really use your support to help defeat this bad bill!

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Discrimination is Bad for Business Vocal response to the so­‐called “religious freedom” bills in Indiana and Arkansas from the business community and industry leaders across the country played a pivotal role in defeating the discriminatory parts of those bills. Adding your name and/or business will make a difference here in Louisiana…

One month ago today we found out that our effort, built right here through social media, succeeded in keeping our favorite coffee shop open! Highland Coffees is here to stay and it's thanks to y'all!

In celebration of our achievement everyone who can, should take some time to head over to Highland and buy a Hot chocolate for themselves, and pass on the love by purchasing the next persons drink too. Lets continue to show this community how grateful we are for this amazing place.

If you can't stop in the shop take a moment and buy something from the online shop: http://shop.highlandcoffeesbr.com/

Highland Coffees Online Store - Baton Rouge, LA Welcome to the Highland Coffees Online Store. We believe in providing our customers with the highest quality products, affordable prices, and friendly, reliable service. Please enjoy our excellent fresh roasted coffees and fine loose teas.

Congratulations on Saving Highland Coffees, but the fight isn't over yet! The underlying mission of this movement was about saving a local business.

So, let's keep doing that. When you're buying your Christmas presents and other holiday gifts try buying from a local business.

Post a link here to a local business that people can choose from and lets keep our money local!

It is our pleasure to announce that Clark Cadzow and Hank Saurage have come to an agreement about lease terms and have finalized a new lease.

I think it is important to thank the people that made this success possible, you.

Without your support this would not have been possible.

Over the past month we have shown Baton Rouge leaders that local businesses are important to our community and that we will defend them!

Thank you all so much for helping us win this campaign to

We only need 205 more signatures to reach 6,000!

You can help us reach this next stage by inviting 5 of your friends to sign our petition.



https://www.change.org/p/hank-saurage-keep-highland-coffees-open-indefinitely?recruiter=5206218&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_facebook_responsive

Hank Saurage: Keep Highland Coffees open indefinitely Highland Coffees isn't just a nice place to go between classes and grab a quick caffeine fix, it's an LSU staple for so many of us. This place has...

: Lloyd Moffett.

"Highland Coffees defines the tone of this area. It's been here for so long and so many people have stories and memories related to it. I think losing it would be a huge tragedy."

One of their favorite places just became even more magical. Congrats on your engagement, Laura and Gustavo! We're working to make sure you can share a cup on your anniversary next year. Yet another reason to

Photo by Bianca Zaragoza.

Do you have a story you want to share through the project? We'd love to interview you and snap some photos - shoot us a message for details!

Do you, or someone you know, own a local Baton Rouge business that is willing to take a stand and say 'Yes, we support local business and we support Highland Coffees'?

If so, let us know through a comment or message and we'll be delighted to work with you to keep own community strong!

Hey guys! You may have noticed the event for Save Highland Fest was cancelled, but don't worry! It's turning into something bigger, better, and way cooler (Literally cooler, because it's happening in December!)

Stay tuned for details!