About Us
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides leadership, accountability, and strategic guidance to ensure Kingdom City Coffeehouse fulfills its mission.
Our services
President & Executive Director
Co-Founder
Devin Brown is a nonprofit leader and youth advocate with over a decade of experience in mentorship, outreach, and program development. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc., a youth-focused nonprofit coffeehouse serving low-income and at-risk youth in Marion County. Devin brings a strong background in attendance intervention, community partnership building, and life-skills programming, having worked closely with schools, families, and local organizations to re-engage students and connect youth to educational, career, and wellness resources. His leadership centers on relationship-driven support, practical skill development, and long-term community impact.
Treasurer
(Co- Founder)
Rebecca Brown is an educator, community advocate, and financial administrator with extensive experience in early childhood development, nonprofit leadership, and family support services. She currently serves as Treasurer of Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc., where she oversees budgeting, financial tracking, and grant fund management to ensure fiscal accountability and sustainability. Rebecca brings a strong background in program development, family advocacy, and financial administration through her leadership roles in early childhood education, church finance, and community-based services. Her work is grounded in supporting vulnerable youth and families through structured care, resource access, and long-term stability.
Secretary
CEO Risen Life Learning Academy
Theresa Briggs is an experienced administrator, program director, and youth mentor with a strong background in early childhood education, nonprofit administration, and youth ministry. She currently serves as Secretary of Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc. and Director of Risen Life Kids Academy, where she oversees program operations, curriculum development, and staff coordination. Theresa brings extensive experience in youth mentorship, foster care, and community program leadership, having supported teens and young adults through education, life-skills development, and transitional support. Her work is driven by a passion for building safe, structured, and empowering environments for youth and families.
Our services
Dr. Abraham Harris, PhD, ThD
Senior Pastor
Risen Life Church
CEO The Roar Publication
CEO – Wings of Eagles Counseling Services
Abraham Harris III, PhD, ThD, is a senior pastor, educator, and licensed therapy counselor with over a decade of experience in ministry leadership, youth development, and nonprofit service. He currently serves as Senior Advisor to Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc. and Senior Pastor of Risen Life Church in Salem, Oregon. Dr. Harris brings extensive experience in education, mentoring, trauma-informed care, and community outreach, having taught middle and high school students, led youth and young adult ministries, coached championship-level athletics, and provided therapeutic support to youth and families. He is the author of seven published books and remains deeply committed to equipping young people with the emotional, spiritual, and life skills needed for long-term success.
Advisor
Risen Life Church (Elder)
The Way Enterprise (Owner)
Author
Dion Brown is an experienced youth mentor, educator, and correctional services professional with a strong background in behavioral support, leadership development, and life skills coaching. He currently serves as Youth Outreach Advisor for Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc., where he leads engagement and mentorship efforts for at-risk youth ages 14–24. Drawing from his experience in the juvenile justice system, ministry leadership, and education, Dion provides trauma-informed guidance, conflict resolution, and individualized support to help young people build accountability, confidence, and direction. His work is rooted in relationship-building and a deep commitment to supporting underserved and justice-involved youth.
Advisor
Women’s Advisor – Risen Life Church
Angela Jones is a compassionate youth and family advisor, trauma-informed mentor, and early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience supporting youth and single-parent families. She currently serves as Youth & Family Advisor at Kingdom City Coffeehouse Inc., where she provides mentorship, crisis support, and guidance to at-risk youth and families. Drawing from her extensive background in foster care, early childhood education, and ministry leadership, Angela specializes in trauma recovery, family engagement, and emotional support. Her work is rooted in creating safe, nurturing environments that empower youth and families toward stability, healing, and long-term success.
Kingdom City Coffeehouse is a job training and life skills education center for high school aged youth, and uses the coffee shop model to facilitate having a realistic environment in which they can educate the youth in practical like skill building, and career readiness. The founders of the organization recognized the need for local youth to have an avenue for long-term success and built Kingdom City Coffeehouse to do just that. Kingdom City Coffeehouse provides training, mentors, and supervised educational training for high school youth. We use training as the basis foreducation and skill-building programs and activities, which provide realistic, meaningful, and applicable skills to future jobs and career endeavors. Some of our programs and activities include:
Kingdom City Coffeehouse Youth Internship Program:
The organization’s core youth program is a structured, one-time 50-hour internship, specifically designed to give high school aged youth from 14 to 18 years old, their first job experience. Interns are mentored by trained mentors, and they build practical life skills and employment skills in areas such as customer service, teamwork, time management, professional communication, bookkeeping, inventory, and records keeping. Participants are youth with no previous job experience who benefit significantly from receiving career education, mentorship, supervision, and practical skill-building opportunities. This program ensures that youth are able to receive this necessary guidance and education in a safe environment designed to help them learn, grow, and succeed.
After Hours Life Skills Program:
To further ensure the success of participants, the organization hosts an After Hours Life Skills Program. This program educates the youth participants on a variety of subjects such as academic support, career readiness, budgeting, mental health, communication skills, Microsoft Office training, and more, depending on the needs of the youth participants. These educational workshops are taught by industry professionals and skilled community members. Instructors are selected based on their expertise and are often certified in their fields, particularly for subjects like mental wellness.
Youth Shoe Drive:
Kingdom City Coffeehouse will host a community-based shoe drive that provides new, high-quality footwear to high school-aged youth from low-income households. This program ensures that youth who may otherwise lack access to essential items receive the support they need to fully participate in school, extracurricular activities, and community life with dignity and self-assurance.
Beyond addressing a basic material need, the shoe drive plays an important role in supporting the social and emotional development of young people. Proper footwear is often a prerequisite for participation in school athletics, job interviews, and even safe daily commutes, making this program a foundational step toward broader personal and academic success. By removing a barrier that many young people quietly face, Kingdom City Coffeehouse helps youth participants move through the world with greater confidence and a stronger sense of belonging.
In keeping with the organization’s charitable mission, the shoe drive is part of a larger effort to cultivate self-worth, motivation, and resilience among youth who face economic hardship. Each pair of shoes represents an investment in a young person’s future, supporting their ability to engage in school, contribute to their community, and envision a path forward with purpose.
At Kingdom City, coffee is just the beginning. Through our outreach efforts, we provide mentorship, job training, and support to youth and families in our community.
