Liberal and Communist groups in Denver are attempting to shutter this business / Drip Cafe - Facebook
Standing for Faith and Freedom: Denver Christian Coffee Shop Owner Faces Backlash for Helping the Homeless
The following writeup was adapted from a Fox News article that can be found here.
Right here in Denver, a Christian small business is living out the Gospel—one cup of coffee at a time—and catching fire for it. Drip Cafe, founded by local entrepreneur Jamie Sanchez, is far more than your average neighborhood coffee shop. It’s a faith-driven community hub, serving not just espresso—but hope, dignity, and practical help to those in need.
The Denver Communists are on a mission to shut down a Christian café that’s helping the homeless and sharing the Gospel.
But God is still working—and the mission keeps moving. Stand with Drip Café.
Watch the documentary. Share the story. Be the church. Watch now at… pic.twitter.com/doK3Plnj2o
— American Family Association (@AmericanFamAssc) May 10, 2025
Jamie’s mission is simple and bold: serve Christ by serving people. His café offers free coffee, warm meals, job training, showers, and prayer for anyone who walks through the doors—especially the homeless. It’s a boots-on-the-ground ministry, rooted in Scripture and radical compassion. And for that, he’s come under attack.
In recent weeks, Drip Cafe has been targeted by local activists who object to its Christian messaging. Protesters have gathered outside the café, accusing Jamie of promoting “hate speech” simply because he affirms biblical values—on life, marriage, and identity. But in a country built on the First Amendment, these protests raise a deeper question: Is it now controversial just to speak Christian truth in public?
According to Jamie, some of his critics have gone further than picketing. There’s been a coordinated campaign of bad reviews, harassment, and efforts to cut off his suppliers. But he’s standing firm. In a recent interview with Fox News, he made it clear that his mission won’t be silenced.
“If Jesus were walking the streets today,” he said, “He’d be sitting with the homeless. He’d be reaching out to those society has written off. That’s what we’re doing here. And I won’t stop just because people don’t like how we say it.”
This isn’t just a story of a coffee shop—it’s a battle for freedom of religion and freedom of speech, playing out in our own backyard. Jamie isn’t preaching fire and brimstone. He’s handing out hot meals, offering prayer, and helping people get back on their feet. Yet in the eyes of a growing number of activists, even that is too much—because it’s grounded in Scripture.
Drip Cafe is becoming a symbol of something bigger. In an age where Christian speech is often labeled as dangerous or intolerant, this man’s courage reminds us what true tolerance looks like. You don’t have to agree with someone to let them serve their community. And if we let public pressure silence voices like his, the consequences will be felt far beyond a single café.
At Drip Cafe, love is poured out daily—hot in a mug, warm in a prayer, and strong in a hug. In a city where homelessness is rising and government programs fall short, Jamie is doing what politicians often can’t or won’t: offering real help, with no strings attached, and no compromise on truth.
The Bible tells us in James 2 that “faith without works is dead.” Jamie Sanchez is bringing his faith to life in every corner of his shop. Even as others try to shout his down, he’s raising a quiet banner for Christ—and for the homeless men and women who now have a place to go where they’re seen, known, and loved.
Pray for Jamie. Support businesses like Drip Cafe. And don’t be afraid to stand for truth, even when it costs something. As Paul wrote in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
At KLZ, we’re proud to highlight stories like this—where liberty, faith, and service intersect. Please drop by the shop and say hi to Jamie and the crew at Drip Cafe, they could use the business and the community.
