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My Half of the Sky coffee shop opens in Wheaton

Renee Pollino is owner and founder of My Half of the Sky, a coffee shop and retail store at 121 W. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton. Purchases help those affected by extreme poverty, human trafficking and addiction. (Eric Schelkopf)

Renee Pollino is owner and founder of My Half of the Sky, a coffee shop and retail store at 121 W. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton. Purchases help those affected by extreme poverty, human trafficking and addiction. (Eric Schelkopf)

My Half of the Sky, a coffee shop and retail store at 121 W. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton, aims to help people living in poverty and facing other challenges. It opened its doors in April. (Eric Schelkopf)

My Half of the Sky, a coffee shop and retail store at 121 W. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton, sells coffee, along with other products. Purchases help those affected by extreme poverty, human trafficking, addiction and more. (Eric Schelkopf)

My Half Kitchen employs area women overcoming human trafficking, addictions and life as a refugee. My Half of the Sky, a coffee shop and retail store at 121 W. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton, sells coffee, along with other products. (Photo provided)