SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF THE
MOTOR CITY
JAVA HOUSE
Motor City Java House is more than a coffee shop. It’s a neighborhood gathering place born from Ms. Alicia’s vision and a decade of community effort. From poetry nights to volunteer meetings, it has become a Detroit landmark “where the world meets.”
A website is vital to keep that legacy alive. It helps people find the shop, learn its story, attend events, and stay connected to the mission tied to Detroit Blight Busters.
Our volunteer team at Uprise Labs built the new site for free. The only cost left is hosting, and that’s where you can help.
Your donation will:
● Keep Java House visible and accessible
● Support community events and artists
● Preserve a beloved Detroit institution
Every dollar goes directly to hosting costs. If we raise more than needed, the extra funds will cover future years.
All donations are tax deductible through Uprise Labs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Give today to help keep Detroit’s community hub online.
Motor City Java House is more than a coffee shop. It’s a neighborhood gathering place born from Ms. Alicia’s vision and a decade of community effort. From poetry nights to volunteer meetings, it has become a Detroit landmark “where the world meets.”
A website is vital to keep that legacy alive. It helps people find the shop, learn its story, attend events, and stay connected to the mission tied to Detroit Blight Busters.
Our volunteer team at Uprise Labs built the new site for free. The only cost left is hosting, and that’s where you can help.
Your donation will:
● Keep Java House visible and accessible
● Support community events and artists
● Preserve a beloved Detroit institution
Every dollar goes directly to hosting costs. If we raise more than needed, the extra funds will cover future years.
All donations are tax deductible through Uprise Labs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Give today to help keep Detroit’s community hub online.
SUPPORT THE
FUTURE OF THE
MOTOR CITY
JAVA HOUSE
A Neighborhood Staple with Soul
More Than a Cup of Coffee
Born and raised in Detroit, Ms. Alicia dreamed of opening a neighborhood coffee shop where the community could gather and take pride over a cup of coffee. That dream began in 2000 with grassroots fundraising—poetry nights, jazz series, smoothie sales, and even COINSTAR change collections. After a decade of sacrifice and support, Motor City Java House finally opened on Angels’ Night, October 30, 2010.
Since then, Java House has grown into a community landmark, welcoming neighbors, leaders, and cultural icons like Dick Gregory and Radio Raheem. We’ve received the Spirit of Detroit Award, a Tribute from the State of Michigan, recognition as an NEI Awardee, and features in major Detroit media outlets.
Known for its warm atmosphere, Java House has hosted book signings, art shows, showers, meetings, poetry readings, music series, and volunteer gatherings—becoming “where the world meets.”
Today, the Motor City Java is carried forward by Ms. Alicia’s son, Eric Robinson, as a second-generation business owner. None of it would have been possible without the love and support of family, especially Tynisha Marion, and the many supporters who turned a dream into a lasting legacy.
