Our Neighborhood

“Every store is part of a community, and we take our responsibility to be good neighbors seriously. We want to be invited in wherever we do business. We can be a force for positive action – bringing together our partners, customers, and the community to contribute every day. Now we see that our responsibility – and our potential for good – is even larger. The world is looking to Starbucks to set the new standard, yet again. We will lead.” 

This is the 5^th principle that Starbucks stands behind. So it is no real surprise (to me anyway) that the coffee chain has chosen to team up with Opportunity Finance Network® (OFN) to help create and sustain jobs.

The goal of their “Create Jobs for USA” campaign is to bring people and communities together to create and sustain jobs throughout America.

Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk:

Some may see this as a marketing ploy, and it may be. Regardless, in this case, Starbucks is not just taking credit for their customer’s contributions. To kick off the Create Jobs for USA program, the Starbucks Foundation contributed $5 million.

Starting on November 1, public donations will be accepted at company-operated U.S. Starbucks stores and online at createjobsforUSA.org. For donations of $5 or more, donors will receive an American-made “Indivisible” wristband.