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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 »
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 »
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 »
Recycling Update - Pilot Project in New York City
Starbucks goal is to ensure 100 percent of our cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015. Making progress towards this, we’ve conducted a pilot project in New York City to test whether our cups can be recycled into consumer paper products like tissue, paper towels, and toilet paper. During a nine … more »
Check In at Starbucks
Location-based social networks are all the rage these days. After you tweet a witty thought on Twitter and update your Facebook with an equally witty (but separate) observation, let your friends know that you are at a Starbucks with Facebook Places or Foursquare. This week we have some fun announcements … more »
August 29 Marks the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Passion and Persistence: My New Orleans Story As we approach the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s impact on the Gulf Coast, I wanted to share with you part of our journey. On the day the hurricane hit -- August 29, 2005 -- I was the district manager of Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake … more »
One Person Can Save Trees. Together, We Can Save Forests.
Trees are the lungs of our planet. They produce the oxygen we need to breathe. I’d say that’s pretty important. In addition to providing the clean air we breathe, trees are a windbreak on a mountain hike, a home insulator, a natural play structure for children (and adults) and a way to make … more »