Our Story: From the Frontlines to the Front Porch
Pro Patria started with the meeting of 2 veterans, at a Remembrance Day parade, developing into a friendship with daily breakfast and a cup of coffee at the local diner, and moving to Cameron’s front porch to accommodate the growing number of veterans, showing up for “buddy check” debriefing sessions and a good cup of coffee.
Realizing that coffee was more than just a jump start to the day, Ryan and Cameron realized the importance of connecting with like-minded people who have had similar experiences and struggles. Coffee became the binding agent between those who serve in every capacity, from active service members, veterans, first responders, and front-line workers serving our communities, and their families; fostering connection, camaraderie, and healing. With Ryan as the Visionaire, these regular coffee chats transformed into something more meaningful, changing the way veterans associate -through a cup of coffee. And so, the idea of Pro Patria Coffee came to be, on the front porch of a veteran’s home.
The success of Pro Patria demonstrates the way our patrons identifying with the brand: it is not a polite type of coffee. It is a loyal, strong and free brand. A brand that exemplifies our core values and gives you the freedom to choose the best part of your day.
Mission
PRO PATRIA COFFEE© COMPANY is veteran owned and operated.
Our Commitment to Serving Those Who Serve.
Pro Patria is committed to supporting other veteran-owned business that give back to their communities through local initiatives; empowering and building up the close-knit veteran community and their families.
What does Pro Patria mean?
We are “for one’s country”. We whole heartedly try to serve and give back to our community in every aspect of our lives. It is essential for us to recognize and remember the contributions of those who have sacrificed before us and those who are devoted to our well-being now and in the future, as part of our Canadian heritage and history. Pro Patria is committed to these remembrances and reflect them in our brand.
We are dedicated to sourcing our products first on the local Canadian markets, then throughout the Commonwealth; ensuring that our customers receive the best products available that represent our core values.
Our mission reflects our Canadian roots and historical bravery that put Canada on the map and recognized as a resilient, hardy, and steadfast people. Our aim at PRO PATRIA© Coffee is to provide our patrons with a high-quality roast guaranteed to wake them up the right way and keep them moving forward.
Core Values
Duty
To serve our communities, helping them thrive in adversity and celebrate their resilience.
Loyalty
To our Country and its roots, to the men and women who sacrificed their lives to make Canada the beacon of freedom for which it is known.
Integrity
Always ensuring the highest quality products are used and offered to our customers
Courage
To continue to reflect our historical bravery by bringing mental health to the forefront of conversation, breaking barriers of stigma, and supporting them one cup of coffee at a time.
Ryan helped establish the Sooke Boxing Club in 2016 and has been committed to supporting community initiatives and veteran programs. His desire to combine his love of good coffee veterans, first-responders, and community initiatives serves as the driving force behind the Pro Patria brand.
