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Fredrick DuBose

Fredrick DuBose

Fredrick DuBose

Founder/Owner, SunBean Coffee

Fredrick N. DuBose's journey from youth work to business ownership has been a natural extension of his lifelong commitment to serving the community. After dedicating over 20 years to mentoring and supporting young people, Fredrick recognized that creating a physical space where the community could gather and engage was the next step in his mission to foster connection and growth. This vision became a reality when he opened SunBean Coffee Shop.

For Fredrick, the transition to owning and operating a business wasn’t a departure from his work with youth—it was an evolution of it. His experience in youth work taught him the value of creating safe, inclusive environments where people can thrive. SunBean became that space for not only young people but for the entire neighborhood. Fredrick saw an opportunity to continue his mentorship by hiring local youth, offering them not just employment but life skills, a sense of responsibility, and a platform to contribute to their community.

The business also allowed Fredrick to apply the leadership and organizational skills he had honed over the years, building SunBean into a local institution known for its welcoming atmosphere and positive impact. His coffee shop has become a space for conversation, creativity, and collaboration, hosting community events and offering a venue where people from all walks of life can connect.

Fredrick’s transition from youth work to business ownership is a testament to his belief that community service and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand, each reinforcing the other to create lasting change.

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