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That's a great idea BUT I think Starbucks should match donations. And why just the United States and Canada? Why not EVERYWHERE that there is a Starbucks? And what is this "participating" and "limited time" BS?

Excellent job Starbucks! I'm proud of you.

Steve, that's terrible of you to knock a great and genuine effort that they're doing because YOU don't understand that they cannot enforce this with licensed locations.  And isn't it OBVIOUS the many possible problems this would have (including exchange rate problems) if they tried to do this in say Mexico, where again, most stores have a partial licensing arrangement: A joint venture partner that makes it possible for Starbucks to operate in that country.

Once again Starbucks lives up to its social responsibility statement and is reaching out to help our global neighbors.....great going...my hope is this will truly inspire others to give...even if it is only a single dollar..... if all of us who frequent SB did...WOW what an impact. Again, thanks.

THANK YOU STARBUCKS!  What an incredible company.

I had an idea 4 days ago to make it easy for people to donate to the Haitian relief and today it is a reality. Improved in fact.  Let's hope everyone gets the word out, the amount of money that can be raised is enormous and WILL save lives.  

Rodney and Starbucks-- see my earlier posted Idea -- Haitian Relief for Pennies from Customers.  I believe that by raising just 30 cents (the difference of paying for a venti beverage and taking away a grande) per customer over all US stores in one day Starbucks could raise as much as $330,000 or more... please check out the idea on my posting. Thanks!

I think that this initiative is an incredible way for Starbucks and its customers to reach out and help those in need in Haiti. Of many of the initiatives that I have heard of and read about so far, this initiative is in my opinion, one of the most original. How many times has each of us rang up a holiday gift card to find that there is like 37 cents left? What an easy way to donate that spare towards good.

Not to detract from the current situation, but I think that this initiative could not only be applicable to the current issues in Haiti, but this endeavor could open up the door for Starbucks to participate in other charities in the future. I would love to have the opportunity in the future to donate to other charities through Starbucks.

I concord with @Steve 2

I'm glad what you are doing about this terrible episode, but It would be 100 times better if it could be in every part of the world where is a Starbucks store....

I'm from Argentina, and here are not text messages that we could send to donate... it's kind of more difficult to  make a donation, and it would be so easy and perfect just go to a starbucks and could make a donation!

God bless all

Greetings from Argentina

Nata

Why on earth is Starbucks teaming up with Wyclef Jean...??  He is a suspected fraud and tax cheat!!

You would have to be nuts to donate at Starbucks if they are involved with Wyclef Jean.  There are many other proven legitimate charties that will assure your donations get to Haiti.

Just check out this site on Wyclef Jean: www.nj.com/.../wyclef_jean_appeals_for_aid_to.html

How about closing to the nearest dollar amount!

I think that this is a self-serving promotional effort by Starbucks disguised as an offer to help the people of Haiti. It seems like people who stop by to donate to the cause might just buy a coffee drink or two. Pretty lame for a multi-million dollar company. How about a free cup of coffee to people who donate? Or how about a matching contribution to all the donations collected? Have Starbucks flown supplies to the people or relief workers? Anyone can "collect"money; I am giving my money directly to the Red Cross. And from now on, buying my coffee at Peets.

Thank you for facilitating another way to help the citizens of Haiti.  I applaud Starbucks for it's donation of 1,000,000 dollars to the Red Cross rescue and relief effort and for it's matching employee donations. I only with the company that I work for would do the same.

Thank you again!

People, I think you are missing the POINT!  Where is the COMPASSION and LOVE for these HURTING PEOPLE?   DO NOT donate ANYTHING because of who THEY are, DONATE  BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE !

WHO ARE YOU?  What would you do for your neighbor, friend, family ?

Why not for a stranger, someone who has no one - for the least of these ?

What will you do? Cause an stink, typing about it, or donate,or help someone get their adopted child from Hati home ?

That really hurts my feelings Melody.  You must think I am on ogre and  a terribly self-centered person.  Well you can think that if you wish. I did say it is a great idea and in no way was I knocking Starbucks' humanitarian efforts.  In fact I applaud them.  And then I did say why just the United States and Canada? Why not EVERYWHERE that there is a Starbucks? I know very well that each county that Starbucks is in has a different currency but a donation is a donation no matter what currency it is in.  

Incidentally I plan on making my $250. donation.

good idea to do that  ,