February 1, 2021 The Fringe Coffee House, which opened in Hamilton in October, has been two years in the making and stems from nearly two decades of personal experience. Customers can enjoy coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, and light bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But for owners Patrick and Sarah Davis, the coffee shop is more than just an entrepreneurial endeavor—it’s a way to create change within the employment industry, which has historically discriminated against individuals with criminal records. The Fringe intends to aid in the reentry of ex-felons into society. Photograph by Chris Pasion Patrick and Sarah each have their own experiences within the criminal justice system. At age 16 Patrick was arrested for aggravated robbery and kidnapping after a drug deal went wrong and was sentenced to juvenile life in prison. He served time at a juvenile prison until he was 21. Sarah was 27 when she was sentenced to six years incarceration after she was the driver in a DUI collision that caused the death of the other driver and critically injured the other passenger. Now, Patrick and Sarah are working to dispel the discrimmination and stereotypes that many ex-cons face through The Fringe.