https://upstanders.starbucks.com/ en 2016 A unique collection of stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create positive change in their communities. Produced by Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Upstanders help inspire us to be better citizens. A Starbucks original series narrated by SuChin Pak. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5ca5717c-6f90-11e6-a739-e3443f4b4a6f/image/uploads_2F1473173254053-sj54ad16kjqbputh-696da386797881f3a0464889b612ae9c_2FStarbucksUpstandersRev1400x1400.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://upstanders.starbucks.com/ no episodic Stories of extraordinary citizenship in unexpected places. Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran A unique collection of stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create positive change in their communities. Produced by Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Upstanders help inspire us to be better citizens. A Starbucks original series narrated by SuChin Pak. A unique collection of stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create positive change in their communities. Produced by Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Upstanders help inspire us to be better citizens. A Starbucks original series narrated by SuChin Pak.

]]> Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran rborges@starbucks.com In the United States, 40 percent of the food supply is wasted. College student Maria Rose Belding created a web-based solution that saves tens of thousands of pounds of food each year.  Wed, 09 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran Building an app to reduce food waste and end hunger In the United States, 40 percent of the food supply is wasted. College student Maria Rose Belding created a web-based solution that saves tens of thousands of pounds of food each year.  In the United States, 40 percent of the food supply is wasted. College student Maria Rose Belding created a web-based solution that saves tens of thousands of pounds of food each year. 

]]> 1402 no After spending his teenage years in and out of jail, Robert Clark turned his life around. Now he’s committed himself to helping the at-risk youth of Newark do the same, by leading them in building homes for poor families.  Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:39:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran How a former addict is paying it forward with a tool belt After spending his teenage years in and out of jail, Robert Clark turned his life around. Now he’s committed himself to helping the at-risk youth of Newark do the same, by leading them in building homes for poor families.  After spending his teenage years in and out of jail, Robert Clark turned his life around. Now he’s committed himself to helping the at-risk youth of Newark do the same, by leading them in building homes for poor families. 

]]> 1022 no Seventeen-year-old Destiny Watford’s decision to stand up for her community and oppose the construction of an incinerator led to an improbable series of events that would stun her neighbors and everyone connected with the project.  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran The high-school students who battled a giant incinerator — and won Seventeen-year-old Destiny Watford’s decision to stand up for her community and oppose the construction of an incinerator led to an improbable series of events that would stun her neighbors and everyone connected with the project.  Seventeen-year-old Destiny Watford’s decision to stand up for her community and oppose the construction of an incinerator led to an improbable series of events that would stun her neighbors and everyone connected with the project. 

]]> 940 no John D’Eri set out to find a job for his autistic son, Andrew. His journey led him to open a car wash where 85 percent of the employees are on the autism spectrum — and business is booming. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran A car wash where autistic employees are the keys to success John D’Eri set out to find a job for his autistic son, Andrew. His journey led him to open a car wash where 85 percent of the employees are on the autism spectrum — and business is booming. John D’Eri set out to find a job for his autistic son, Andrew. His journey led him to open a car wash where 85 percent of the employees are on the autism spectrum — and business is booming.

]]> 931 no Susan Burton, who spent years in prison, is determined to keep other female ex-convicts from returning to prison by giving them a place to live that’s free of drugs, alcohol and abusive relationships. She has helped hundreds of them start new lives.  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran A former inmate has helped hundreds of women stay out of prison Susan Burton, who spent years in prison, is determined to keep other female ex-convicts from returning to prison by giving them a place to live that’s free of drugs, alcohol and abusive relationships. She has helped hundreds of them start new lives.  Susan Burton, who spent years in prison, is determined to keep other female ex-convicts from returning to prison by giving them a place to live that’s free of drugs, alcohol and abusive relationships. She has helped hundreds of them start new lives. 

]]> 1105 no Former pro football player David Vobora gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to work with wounded warriors. His workouts have brought them new strength and inspiration. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran A gym where wounded warriors are getting strong again Former pro football player David Vobora gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to work with wounded warriors. His workouts have brought them new strength and inspiration. Former pro football player David Vobora gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to work with wounded warriors. His workouts have brought them new strength and inspiration.

]]> 1210 no Susan Rahr is transforming the way police officers are trained in Washington State. Instead of preparing them to wage a war on crime, she wants them to become guardians of the community.  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:40:50 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran Teaching police recruits to protect and serve — with respect Susan Rahr is transforming the way police officers are trained in Washington State. Instead of preparing them to wage a war on crime, she wants them to become guardians of the community.  Susan Rahr is transforming the way police officers are trained in Washington State. Instead of preparing them to wage a war on crime, she wants them to become guardians of the community. 

]]> 1198 no Faced with a growing homeless population, Utah changed the way it provides shelter to those on the streets. Under Lloyd Pendleton’s leadership, the state has reduced its chronic homeless population by 91 percent.  Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran How one state decreased chronic homelessness by 91 percent Faced with a growing homeless population, Utah changed the way it provides shelter to those on the streets. Under Lloyd Pendleton’s leadership, the state has reduced its chronic homeless population by 91 percent.  Faced with a growing homeless population, Utah changed the way it provides shelter to those on the streets. Under Lloyd Pendleton’s leadership, the state has reduced its chronic homeless population by 91 percent. 

]]> 1046 no In Baldwin, Michigan, college wasn’t in the cards for most high-school graduates... until residents did something remarkable: They banded together and raised enough money to provide every student with a scholarship.  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran How a poor town is sending most of its kids to college In Baldwin, Michigan, college wasn’t in the cards for most high-school graduates... until residents did something remarkable: They banded together and raised enough money to provide every student with a scholarship.  In Baldwin, Michigan, college wasn’t in the cards for most high-school graduates... until residents did something remarkable: They banded together and raised enough money to provide every student with a scholarship. 

]]> 982 no When an Islamic center purchased a plot of land opposite a church in Memphis, Tennessee, the local Muslim community expected hostility. Pastor Steve Stone had something else in mind. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0000 full Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran How a church in the Bible Belt responds to a new neighbor When an Islamic center purchased a plot of land opposite a church in Memphis, Tennessee, the local Muslim community expected hostility. Pastor Steve Stone had something else in mind. When an Islamic center purchased a plot of land opposite a church in Memphis, Tennessee, the local Muslim community expected hostility. Pastor Steve Stone had something else in mind.

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