Starbucks
started a foundation that began in 1997. They started off funding
into programs that focused on literacy within the United States and
Canada. Now they're supporting communities all over the world.
Starbucks gave $6.9 million last year in 2015, and gave 128 grants to
organizations that were non-profit. Within those grants $3 million
were given to the Starbucks Opportunity for Youth Grants. In the same
year Starbucks corporation also gave $29 million in cash. They funded
in community building programs. Starbucks emphasizes on building
opportunities for the youth. They fund into programs that prepare the
youth with skills that are necessary to change the global economy.
Starbucks also funds into community service and takes pride in
encouraging their employees to be active in volunteering. Starbucks
also funds into projects that improve education and training within
the agricultural field. They strive on helping the community with
funding programs that increase health awareness, leading into
nutrition and water sanitation. They are strong in funding programs
that help people who don’t have access to clean water. Starbucks
has funded, $13.8 million since 2005 into the Ethos Water Fund,
helping more than a half million people around the world gain access
to clean water. I think that there is a ethical rule and obligation
that a business has to fulfill if it wants to become truly
successful. When you give back to the community, not only will you be
doing something positive for your community, but also getting
appreciation from your clients and the people in the community. Your
business will gain acknowledgment from your colleagues, co-workers,
and clients. Trying to make a quick buck by shaving off your ethical
obligation is only going to hurt your business in the long run. Here
is the link to Starbucks website that elaborates more on their
contribution to the community.
2016 Starbucks Opportunity for Youth Grants
“The
Starbucks Foundation believes in creating pathways to lifelong
opportunity for young people. We are proud to partner with
organizations who are providing the training and experiences needed
to help opportunity youth become job ready.”
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