Grounds For Innocence

The Innocence Project, the Tennessee Innocence Project, and Bongo Roasting Co. have teamed up to launch Grounds for Innocence, a collaboration driven by coffee with a powerful mission: to restore freedom to wrongfully convicted people and reunite them with their loved ones.

Each cup directly supports the fight against wrongful convictions and helps drive criminal legal reform. Your support makes a difference!

The label,  designed by Innocence Project’s Creative Lead, Lo Harris, draws inspiration from the Tennessee Innocence Project's signature dove — a symbol of innocence, hope, and new beginnings. 

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Together, we can reveal, reverse, and prevent wrongful convictions … one cup at a time. 

Your Morning Coffee, Tennessee's Future

  • The Mission

    The Innocence Project and the Tennessee Innocence Project are members of the Innocence Network—a global coalition of 71 independent organizations dedicated to combating wrongful convictions and reforming the criminal legal system.

  • About The Cause

    The Tennessee Innocence Project works to free innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted, raise awareness of this pressing issue, and drive policy reforms that prevent future injustices.

  • What Your Purchase Supports

    The Innocence Project is dedicated to freeing the innocent, preventing wrongful convictions, and creating fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.

  • Your morning cup truly makes a difference. Want to do more?

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Questions?

The Innocence Project x Bongo FAQ

Where does my donation go?

With every purchase of Grounds for Innocence, 15% of the proceeds go directly to the Innocence Project and the Tennessee Innocence Project to use forensic and legal science to uncover the truth and free innocent people.

Together, we can reveal, reverse, and prevent wrongful convictions … one cup at a time. 

Why did Bongo partner with The Innocence Project?

We believe justice and second chances matter. The mission of the Innocence Project Tennessee aligns with our commitment to building stronger communities and creating a better future for generations to come. Together, we're turning a daily ritual—your morning cup—into meaningful impact for people and families whose lives have been forever changed by wrongful convictions.

Is this coffee certified organic?

Yes. Like all Bongo Roasting Co. coffees, Grounds For Innocence is USDA Organic and ethically sourced. It’s crafted with our same commitment to clean farming, healthy soil, and responsible sourcing.