Dutch Bros Coffee has announced its decision to donate its former corporate headquarters in downtown Grants Pass to the Oregon Center for Creative Learning (OCCL), a nonprofit organization that operates both a preschool and a children’s museum in the community. This gesture marks a significant contribution to the local education sector as Dutch Bros transitions away from the city where it was founded.
The donation follows Dutch Bros’ relocation of its corporate headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona, marking the completion of the company’s planned exit from Grants Pass. While the move represents a new chapter for the rapidly growing coffee chain, the donation is a way for the company to leave a lasting, positive impact on its hometown.
The Oregon Center for Creative Learning has been a vital resource for families in Southern Oregon, offering innovative programs aimed at fostering creativity and intellectual development in young children. The organization plans to use the donated property to expand its educational offerings, including programs at the Children’s Museum, which serves as a hands-on learning space for children.
Dutch Bros’ philanthropic efforts are seen as a final nod of gratitude to the Grants Pass community, where the company was founded in 1992. Dutch Bros has grown significantly over the years, now boasting over 700 locations across the United States, with its new corporate base in Phoenix designed to accommodate the next phase of its expansion.
This gesture reflects the company’s enduring connection to its roots, even as it grows beyond Oregon’s borders.
