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Help U.S. Jobs, Get an Indivisible Wristband
“Indivisible” is a word that brings together Starbucks partners, our suppliers and the American people. I’ve had the great pleasure of helping to bring an American-made Indivisible wristband to you as a thank you when you donate to the Create Jobs for USA Fund, operated by Opportunity … more »
Imagine the Possibilities
Imagine the possibilities. Imagine a place that is bustling and vibrant. There are no abandoned buildings. Homes line the streets with windows so clear that you can see for miles. There is no blight. People are smiling and happy and commerce is flourishing. Imagine that what had once been the inner-city … more »
Creating and Sustaining Thriving Communities
Supporting thriving communities – inside our stores and in the neighborhoods where we live and work – is at the heart of our mission. And being a good neighbor has never been more important as the global economy continues to weather a painful and challenging period. Here in the U.S., we are … more »
Help Us Support Education in Your Community
Recent reports tell us that a quarter of U.S. students do not graduate from high school on time. For young people of color, this number is close to 40 percent. Sadly, it is not news that fewer and fewer of us in the U.S. successfully graduate. Nor is it news that America’s educational system must … more »
Braille Banter
Recently I was reading Howard Schultz’s new book, Onward . Page after page, I found myself appreciating Howard as a guiding light – for rethinking what’s possible, for bringing the company back, for redefining vision. Then I came to page 116. What? He’s speaking directly to me … more »
A Rwandan Coffee Worthy of Attention
The coffees from Rwanda have been winning awards and capturing the attention of coffee enthusiasts around the world. Our latest Starbucks Reserve™ coffee, Rwanda Gakenke Fair Trade Certified™, is especially worthy of our attention – and yours too. Gakenke is the district located in … more »
Donors Choose Makes a Difference in Memphis
Starbucks stores in Memphis were recently selected to participate in an exciting program called Donors Choose. This program is a fabulous way to promote community involvement. It was made possible by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . To kick off the program, each of us was given … more »