Second Shot Coffee launches tomorrow

Last Summer we told you about a UCL finalist who wanted to improve homelessness in London with his innovative coffee shop idea, tomorrow sees the culmination of his vision.

Julius Ibrahim, now graduate and  ex-president of UCL Enactus Society, is making a push to create a lasting difference to homeless people in London.

His project, Second Shot Coffee, launching in Bethnal Green, East London,tomorrow, and promises to employ only homeless people, putting them back on the road to recovery.

Working with homeless charity Crisis, the café will be able to ensure their employees are in temporary housing provided by the charity.

Julius’ scheme aims to give homeless people a stepping stone to full-paid employment and hopefully kick start a new life.

Julius told The Tab: “I moved to London for uni and was hit by how bad homelessness is. Where I’m from it doesn’t exist or at least isn’t visible.

“But coming to uni and being in Euston, the amount of rough sleepers is amazing.

Julius

“It bugged me so much that I couldn’t do anything to help, and surprised me that there weren’t more people trying to do something.”

“Ever since I was young I enjoyed working with food and working with people and in the summer I used to convert my house into a diner.”

The café is launching at 9am tomorrow (Saturday May 21st) and runs until 6pm, and can be found at 475 Bethnal Green Road, E2 9HQ.

You can check out the Facebook event here.

The Tab wish Julius the best of luck.