Starbucks: Coffee chain’s series celebrates individuals in communities across the US

September 2016 saw Starbucks launch Upstanders: an original series of podcasts, short stories and videos that highlights individuals across the US that work to make a difference in their communities. 

Topics such as homelessness, autism, food waste and the role of police feature in the series, aiming to unite Americans during election season. ​
Upstanders has been written and produced by Howard Schultz (Starbucks’ CEO and Chairman), but is free from Starbucks branding.