Here’s a 2012 resolution we can all get behind…create jobs for Americans. If you’ve been in Starbucks recently, you’ve noticed “Indivisible” 
wristbands in red, white and blue. Maybe you’re even wearing one?
In partnership with Opportunity Finance Network® (OFN), Starbucks’ “Create Jobs for USA” is focused on job creation in underserved communities by making capital grants to select Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), thus providing access to loans. The Starbucks Foundation is seeding the partnership with an initial $5,000,000 – yes, million! For contributions of $5 or more – at company-operated U.S. stores and online – donors receive an American-made “Indivisible” wristband as a symbol of their participation in this shared
initiative to help get America working again.
Is small business a growth engine for American jobs? Yes! With a Presidential election year in full swing, there’s a lot of talk about getting Americans back on their feet. Starbucks and OFN aren’t going to solve the problem alone, but they are doing something to spark action. Isn’t it time for a little less conversation? Learn more when you pick up your morning latte or at www.createjobsforUSA.org
Thelma Says…Let’s Get to Work!
Great first post of 2012! I have a Starbucks “INDIVISIBLE” bracelet. Let’s Get to Work!