Triple Bottom Brewing is continuing its mission—which expands way past their specialty beers.
If you head to the brand’s website, you find a line that reads: “Our mission is bigger than beer. It’s about people, and giving everyone the opportunity to craft something great.”
Standing with immigrant communities
Over the past five years, TBB has practiced what they preached through activations like their 16-week apprenticeship program for individuals seeking re-entry and fair chance employment after incarceration or housing insecurity. But now, at a time when fear and uncertainty continues to cloud the lives of undocumented individuals, the team at Triple Bottom Brewing will be hosting a new event titled ‘Know Your Rights: A Training for Allies.”
‘Know Your Rights’ is an in-person training session (in partnership with local advocacy groups Juntos and The Welcoming Center) that aims to equip community members, especially those in the restaurant and small business sector, with the tools to protect and support undocumented friends, neighbors, and colleagues who may be at risk of being targeted by ICE.
“Daily threats to our immigrant communities are too common, this kind of proactive allyship isn’t just important, it’s essential,” said Tess Hart, founder and co-owner of Triple Bottom Brewing. “Community is our greatest strength.”
A space for stories and connection
Hart started the brewery along with her husband, Bill Popwell and friend/brewer, Kyle Carney. The trio fell in love with the idea of having a space that brings people together.
“It’s such a reflection on the type of spaces that breweries often create. They are places where people aren’t just going to the bar to drink, but they’re going to a place where they want to learn something, they want to hear a story, they want to see how things are made and get the behind the scenes,” explains Hart. “I really was fascinated by the uniqueness of these spaces and the way that people move through them.”
‘Know Your Rights’ is another extension of that idea. As a release notes, this interactive training is designed for anyone who wants to be an informed and effective ally, with a special focus on the role small business owners and employees can play in moments of crisis. Participants will walk away with actionable knowledge on how to respond to ICE encounters, support their undocumented staff, and advocate for inclusive practices in their workplaces.
What to expect, how to register
This free-to-attend event will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening is cost-free, but anyone interested in attending has to register (for privacy reasons), and there’s also a way to join the occasion virtually.
“We want this knowledge to reach as many people as possible, so everyone feels empowered to protect friends and neighbors from unjust detentions. That’s why we’re offering both in-person and virtual access,” finishes Hart. “For those who can join us, expect a hands-on experience that has completely reframed how I see my role as an ally; equal parts energizing, empowering, and yes, still infuriating.”
To find out more information on the event next week at Triple Bottom Brewing (915 Spring Garden St.), visit triplebottombrewing.com. Registration is available via Eventbrite.
