Philanthropy Made Simple — and Delicious
In Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant Flagler Village, Circle House Coffee is part of a movement: built on the belief that a cup of coffee can both energize and empower. With a mission to “give back one sip at a time,” and with every cup of coffee it serves, the café has become a hub for social impact and philanthropy, blending bold flavors with bold purpose.
Circle House Coffee was founded by South Florida native Stephen Tulloch, and he is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL for 11 seasons. After retiring in 2017, he made the transition into entrepreneurship with Circle House Coffee — and he’s expanding his business with the launch of the Circle House Coffee Signature 55 blend in grocery stores.
United Way Broward has forged a powerful partnership with Circle House Coffee, and at the center of this collaboration is a coffee blend created exclusively for our United Way — the United Way Toasted Marshmallow Cold Brew.
From August 18th until December 2025, 20% of the sales for this Fall-flavored, delicious drink will be donated to United Way Broward. Customers at Circle House Coffee can use the code UNITEDWAY, or click directly on this link, which will auto-populate the code when placing an order.
Our expansive programs tackle urgent, complex issues in our community, and our impact includes housing support, food distribution, mental health, education, employment assistance, the ALICE initiative, and many other community-building initiatives. Circle House Coffee’s support helps fund these critical efforts, and every latte, cold brew, or espresso you purchase becomes small shots of generosity.
Our partnership with Tulloch and Circle House Coffee is rooted in our shared values: compassion, community, and commitment. In an era where consumers increasingly expect brands to stand for something, Circle House Coffee is showing how purpose and profit can coexist.
This kind of collaboration between United Way Broward and all of our corporate donors offers mutual benefits:
- For us, it provides critical funds, visibility, and access to new people
- For businesses like Circle House Coffee, it enhances brand loyalty, employee morale, reputation, and community ties
- For Broward County, it strengthens the fabric of our community by uplifting people in need
This partnership between Circle House Coffee and United Way Broward is just one outstanding example businesses can drive social impact. Our United Way works closely with hundreds of corporate donors and businesses to amplify our impact through:
- financial contributions
- workplace campaigns, including drives for employee-giving drives and events to raise awareness
- strategic collaboration on specific initiatives, such as Project EmPOWER and Project Lifeline
- employee volunteerism for service days, mentor programs, and community cleanups
- in-kind support through the donation of goods, services, and expertise
- leadership engagement — executives often serve on our boards and committees
- corporate sponsorships at events hosted by United Way Broward throughout the year
According to recent data, purpose-driven brands are outperforming their peers in growth and customer retention. Consumers are more likely to support businesses that give back to their communities, and employees are more engaged when their workplace supports community initiatives.
Circle House Coffee’s unique partnership with United Way Broward proves small businesses can be mighty forces for good. By turning everyday purchases into acts of kindness, Circle House Coffee is helping build a compassionate and connected Broward County. And with the right vision, any company — whether large or small — can create measurable impact and touch thousands of lives.
We know change starts with small, intentional acts. Circle House Coffee taps into the momentum of community-building by making generosity easy and effortless. Customers for this café don’t need to attend a signature event or make a substantial donation: They just need to order their favorite brew or buy a bag of beans. It’s grassroots philanthropy at its best.
So, the next time you’re in Flagler Village, stop by Circle House Coffee, order the United Way Toasted Marshmallow Cold Brew, and with every sip, know you’re changing lives by helping people move toward stability, dignity, and opportunity.
To learn more about our range of corporate opportunities, please email Tony Hopper, Vice President of Workplace Development at United Way Broward, at [email protected].
