Let’s Make Our Communities Thrive
Starbucks commitment to helping communities thrive – inside our stores and in the neighborhoods where we live and work –is an important part of our existence. We believe that individually and...
View ArticleThe Power of an Hour
Each of us knows how to make the best of an hour, particularly when every minute counts. An hour might be all it takes to get the laundry done, to squeeze in a workout, to cram for a test or a...
View ArticleThank You for 30 Inspiring Days of Service
Some incredible stories have come out of our second annual Global Month of Service, a 30-day event that mobilized partners (employees) and customers from around the globe to make a difference in their...
View ArticleJoining Together in Service – What an Impact We Can Make!
For the past several weeks, we have been collecting data from Starbucks partners (employees) and community organizations to understand the impact of Starbucks Global Month of Service. We are pleased to...
View ArticleStanding #INDIVISIBLE
Today, a letter from Howard Schultz (see attachment below) was shared with Starbucks partners and other concerned citizens across the country. In honor of the 4th of July and the promise of our great...
View ArticleInnovation in Social Change
Last month, I met with the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) delegation at the Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland, OR. ACYF reaches more than 300 million young people in China, through over fifty...
View ArticleCreating Thriving Communities – Leveraging Partnerships to Create...
Last year Starbucks launched an exciting new business model in two historically underserved communities – Harlem in New York City and Crenshaw in Los Angeles. We teamed up with change-making...
View ArticleStarbucks Partners Making an Impact in Houston
Before photo of Urban Farm in Houston's 5th Ward Starbucks partners attending the Global Leadership Conference will serve the Houston community by participating in community service...
View ArticleWhat a Difference Three Days Can Make
After painting a home in Houston's Fifth Ward, a group of Starbucks partners received a hand-written note from the homeowner expressing his sincere gratitude for their service. Another resident...
View ArticleHeroes in a Time of Great Need
Andrew Alfano, senior vice president, Northeast Division, sent the following heartfelt note of gratitude to the partners in his division following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy. Starbucks...
View ArticleTogether Starbucks and City Year Celebrate their Committment to DC
On April 5, City Year partnered with Starbucks to bring 400 volunteers together at Johnson Middle School in Southeast Washington, DC. Volunteers painted murals throughout the school, planted flowers,...
View ArticleMy Reflection on the Google+ Hangout
There are two things that stick out to me most about my recent opportunity to be a part of the Starbucks Google+ Hangout. Having the chance to share my heart and passion for community service having...
View Article9/11 Service Day
On September 11th, the CSX Transportation Civic Engagement Team organized a day of service with volunteers from Clark Construction and Starbucks. The 9/11 national day of service was created to...
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