New Hualien Heping store, dedicated to uplifting Taiwan’s Indigenous Community, joins hundreds of Starbucks® Community Stores operating globally

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Today, Starbucks Taiwan celebrated the grand opening of its first Community Store located in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, reaffirming the brand’s global commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity. Around the world, Starbucks recognizes a responsibility to strengthen the communities it serves and has opened more than 150 Community Stores in service of this aspiration. In partnership with Uni-Wonder Corporation, Starbucks licensed business operator in the market, the new store provides more career opportunities for green apron partners (employees) from Taiwan’s indigenous communities and a dedicated space to celebrate indigenous culture.

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Community Stores around the world are inclusive of several store models, from serving under-resourced communities, to empowering farmers, youth and women, and creating impact in partnership with local nonprofit organizations.

The Starbucks® Hualien Heping Community Store has been designed as a community-based third place that strengthens ties between residents in the neighborhood, while fostering pride in the region's diverse indigenous culture. A portion of profits from this store will be donated to Hualien County Private Heping Sustainable Charity Foundation, an organization with deep roots in the area and community, to support a local emergency relief fund.

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The store design draws on the rich indigenous culture in Hualian, including featured artworks created by indigenous artists Miru Hayung and Eleng Luluan. Miru Hayung, an artist from the Atayal Zihing community, used vibrant images to illustrate how coffee connects people and the environment. Eleng Luluan, a teacher from Drekay Kucapungane community, used local textiles and embroidery cloth to create an artistic landscape of plants and coffee trees.

The celebration of indigenous culture extends beyond store design. A one-of-a-kind totem embellishment, created by Truku traditional weaving master, Shi Ma Hsiu-Hua in collaboration with tribal women, is woven into the iconic green apron partners wear at the Community Store. Representing the pride of the Truku people, the design pays tribute to the enthusiasm and connection Starbucks partners proudly bring to customers.

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Growing up in Xiulin Township, Hualien County as part of the Truku tribe, store manager Allen is proud to support his community through the Community Store. “It has been ten years since I joined Starbucks, and I am now a store manager who leads and trains partners,” says Allen. " Starbucks corporate mission has a great impact on me when I first joined Starbucks after graduating from university. I have found a sense of accomplishment and a sense of belonging in the store, and I hope to recruit more locals to become partners through this store.”

Since 1998, Starbucks Taiwan has opened more than 540 stores, with more than 5,600 partners now proudly wearing the green apron in the market. Committed to creating positive impact in the communities it serves, Starbucks Taiwan supported the educational development of indigenous children through its "Indigenous Hope" project since 1999. The project has provided nearly 46,000 indigenous children with scholarships, supported the establishment of seven recreational classrooms, one stadium, and two student centers, helping many tribal children to attend school and have an opportunity to develop their talents and dreams. This first Community Store in Hualien builds on this long-standing commitment to the indigenous community.

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Rejuvenating the traditional marketplace through reimagination, connecting the past to the present

Today, Starbucks Korea announced the opening of its fifth Community Store ‘Kyungdong 1960’ on December 16th, dedicated towards revitalizing and restoring the long-standing heritage of the Kyundong Market, alongside the local community of the marketplace.

As part of Starbucks Korea’s ongoing commitment to strengthen communities through the expansion of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2021/starbucks-korea-announces-aspirations/">Community Store program</a>, the Starbucks Korea ‘Kyungdong 1960’ Community Store will donate 300 Korean won (approximately 25 cents USD) for every item sold at the Community Store to the Korean Commissions for Corporate Partnership (KCCP) to revive and refurbish the infrastructure of the Kyundong old market. The company will also host community gatherings and support various activities, creating a welcoming space for the local community to connect.

“This store not only stands for mutual growth with the local community but also a much-cherished meeting place for the locals,” said Jeonghyun Sohn, ceo of Starbucks Korea. “We hope to create meaningful occasions for customers of all generations and contribute to revitalizing the traditional marketplace.”

The new store pays tribute to the old Kyungdong Theater, originally built in the 1960’s, that has been lost since its closure in 1994. Previously, a beloved location as a community hub , Starbucks Korea pays homage by preserving the architect and existing materials of the old theater, modified with a touch of retro and modern design elements, bringing together the nostalgic ambience of 1960s and the signature Starbucks coffee experience.

The beautiful store spans two floors (third and fourth floors of Kyungdong Market) and 805 square meters with 143 seats. The double-doored entrance, which was preserved from the original structure, leads to the center of the store with the bar serving as the main stage. With seats in rows facing forward, customers can enjoy the view of the bar as if enjoying a performance in a theater. There will be regular cultural and musical performances by local artists in the store, providing a unique Starbucks experience for customers.

To commemorate the opening of its fifth Community Store, Starbucks Korea will sign a cooperative-coexistence agreement with the Korean Commissions for Corporate Partnership (KCCP), the Kyungdong Market Merchants Association, and KD Market on December 15.

Since opening its first store in 1999, Starbucks Korea has opened more than 1,750 stores across 78 cities nationwide, with more than 21,000 partners now proudly wearing the green apron. Starbucks Korea opened its first Community Store in 2014, which supports lifelong skills development for youth through the Starbucks Comprehensive Youth Leadership Program. Today, Starbucks Korea operates 5 Community Stores in the market, supporting local communities.

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Starbucks opens fifth Community Store ‘Kyungdong 1960’ to support the local community

The Community Store rejuvenates the traditional marketplace through reimagination, connecting the past to the present.

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Starbucks today announced the dedication of its latest Community Store in Korea, reaffirming Starbucks commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and expands career opportunities for Starbucks partners (employees) with disabilities. The store opened in December 2020 as a first-of-its-kind Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-opens-store-focused-on-inclusive-design-in-south-korea/">store focused on inclusive design</a>, and has been focused on creating an inclusive space and impactful programming to support members of the disability community in Seoul. Now, as a Community Store, a portion of proceeds will go to support the local nonprofit Heart Heart Foundation, which advocates for inclusion and awareness of people with disabilities, and support for local artists from the disability community.

In addition, since the store opened a year ago, Starbucks has continued to work with the Korea Employment Promotion Agency for the Disabled (KEPAD) to hire 75 new partners with disabilities across the organization, creating more opportunities for career growth and development with Starbucks.

“It is very meaningful that our store, which is an inclusive space for all, has been dedicated as a new Community Store for inclusion, furthering disability-inclusion awareness in Korea.” said Elena, assistant store manager, who is hard of hearing. “I feel very proud as a partner. I hope to create meaningful opportunities to build connections through the many activities we will be launching at our store.”

Since entering the market in 1999, Starbucks Coffee Korea has grown rapidly to become Starbucks fourth largest market, with 1,611 stores across 78 cities nationwide. Today, more than 19,700 partners proudly wear the green apron.

Elena, assistant manager, serves a customer at Starbucks third Community Store in Korea

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In line with Starbucks global multi-decade aspiration to become resource positive, Starbucks Coffee Korea aims to reduce carbon footprint by 30% and eliminate single-use cups from all stores by 2025

Starbucks Coffee Korea also plans to increase employment opportunities by 30%, and expand Community Store program and neighborhood cafés to reach 30 locations

Starbucks believes responsible growth includes doing the right thing for both people and the planet. Looking toward the future, Starbucks Coffee Korea today announced bold commitments in service of this vision: it will reduce carbon footprint by 30% by 2025 and increase employment opportunities by 30% by 2025.

“Since announcing our global aspiration to become resource positive, we continue to explore new ways to reduce our environmental impact across the Asia Pacific region,” said Sara Trilling, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “Starbucks Coffee Korea is a leader in sustainability for the company globally, and we are excited to leverage the learnings from this initiative to drive meaningful change in our stores and inform future innovation on a regional and global scale.”

“As we work to create a more sustainable future, we are honored to continue our sustainability journey with our partners and customers and do better together to protect the planet we share,” said David Song, ceo, Starbucks Coffee Korea. “Our goals are ambitious because we believe it is our responsibility to explore innovative ways to bring our communities and business partners together around this shared desire to make a positive impact for the planet.”

Pathway to a Resource Positive Future

In line with Starbucks 2030 environmental goals to <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/starbucks-solidifies-pathway-to-a-planet-positive-future/">reduce its carbon, water and waste footprints by half</a> globally, Starbucks Coffee Korea will leverage local opportunities and infrastructure to drive innovation around three key strategies:

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Expanding employment opportunities for underserved groups

In addition to new planet-positive initiatives, Starbucks will continue to support the well-being and aspirations of its partners (employees) by empowering them through career development and growth opportunities, while fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.

By 2025, Starbucks commits to creating more than 5,500 new employment opportunities in South Korea, equating to 30% of its current workforce. Starbucks will also expand employment opportunities for underserved groups by 2025, with a focus on young graduates, returning mothers, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities.

Strengthening connections through expansion of Community Store model

Starbucks strives to strengthen every community it is a part of by being a good neighbor and creating a place of belonging, where everyone is welcome. The company will continue to expand and broaden its &nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-celebrates-opening-of-second-community-store-in-south-korea/">Community Store program</a> in South Korea, as well as neighborhood cafés across the market, to reach 30 locations by 2025.

At the same time, Starbucks will increase collaboration with local artisans and businesses to bring thoughtful merchandise collections to customers. 

Since entering the market in 1991, Starbucks Coffee Korea has grown rapidly to become Starbucks fifth largest international market, with more than 1,500 stores across 78 cities nationwide. South Korea is home to many firsts for the company – it is the first market globally to eliminate plastic straws through strawless lids and paper straw alternatives in 2018. It was also the first market in the region to introduce the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, and one of three Starbucks markets in Asia Pacific with the unique profit-sharing Community Store model.

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Globally, Starbucks continues to expand its Community Store footprint, with new stores in South Korea in 2020 and more than 100 stores in the U.S. by 2025

New store will help support two local NGOs to create educational opportunities for children in Jakarta’s Tanah Abang neighborhood

As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to creating positive impact in the communities it serves, the store offers partners (employees) from the neighborhood a chance to uplift their community

Today, Starbucks celebrated the opening of its first Community Store in Indonesia, located in the Tanah Abang neighborhood of Jakarta. The largest textile market in Southeast Asia, Tanah Abang is also home to thousands of young people with limited access to education or career development opportunities. Starbucks will partner with two local NGOs, Yayasan Sahabat Anak and the Indonesian Street Children Organization (ISCO), to create further educational opportunities for youth in Tanah Abang.

“Starbucks is committed to using our scale and brand reputation as a force for good,” said Anthony Cottan, director, Starbucks Indonesia, at PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “Since opening our first store in 2002, we’ve invested in creating long-term positive social impact across Indonesia, growing our community involvement alongside our businesses. With the opening of Tanah Abang Community Store, Starbucks will continue to nurture human connections alongside our partners, our customers, and the young people of Indonesia.”

“Indonesia has a longstanding and proud coffee heritage, which we’ve been incredibly fortunate to share with our customers around the world,” said Sara Trilling, senior vice president and president of Starbucks Asia Pacific. “One of the most important contributions Starbucks can make in return is serving as a catalyst for positive change in the communities we serve. Over the years, we’ve continued to expand the number of Community Stores in the region including Thailand, South Korea, and now Indonesia. We are proud of the commitment our partners have demonstrated, true to our Mission and Values, to bringing more people and more communities together over a cup of coffee through our Community Stores.”

Globally, Starbucks remains committed to its heritage of strengthening communities. In January, Starbucks announced a broad expansion of its Community Store program in the U.S., with plans to open 100 stores by 2025 dedicated to providing economic opportunity in underserved rural and urban communities. Last year, Starbucks also announced more Community Store openings in South Korea scheduled for 2020.

CREATING IMPACT FOR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY

In addition to a full café, the four floors and more than 250 square meters of the Tanah Abang Community Store offer community space for workshops and classrooms, and showcase Starbucks Indonesia’s social impact initiatives. Nearly all of the Starbucks partners (employees) who work at the store have roots in the Tanah Abang area, making them a true representation of the community.

The store will share a portion of all sales with the two partnering NGOs, so customers will be able to help fund scholarships for local students and support regular educational programs in satellite classrooms across the neighborhood.

Established in 1997, Yayasan Sahabat Anak was founded to encourage and inspire Jakarta’s street children to escape urban poverty. With the support from the Community Store, the organization will be able to mentor students in kindergarten through elementary school through after-class activities in the store.

“We’ve partnered with Starbucks for more than 9 years to provide children in Indonesia with a brighter future,” said Dian Novita Elfrida, Chairman of Yayasan Sahabat Anak. “The Community Store and the active engagement of Starbucks partners and customers will generate many new opportunities for the children of Tanah Abang. We’re extremely proud to help realize a brighter future for the community and the children of Jakarta.”

The Community Store will also help the Indonesian Street Children Organization (ISCO) to provide academic scholarship for dozens of students aged 5-15. Established in 1999, ISCO runs programs to support street children who live in poverty to achieve their potential. Today, ISCO sponsors over 2,000 children across 30 communities in Indonesia.

“Unlocking the potential of the young people in Indonesia is a mission we’ve shared with Starbucks for more than 5 years,” said Josef Fuchs, founder of ISCO. “Starbucks has been very supportive so it felt like a natural step to once again collaborate more closely and create a more positive impact to our future generation.” 

“The Community Store has already woven into the fabric of the neighborhood and we’re very excited to see the ways we can grow together to support children in Tanah Abang,” said Andrea Siahaan, senior general manager of public relations and communications, PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “Since entering Indonesia in 2002, Starbucks has expanded to more than 430 stores in 32 cities, operated by more than 4,800 partners. Connecting with our customers through the lens of humanity has always been at the heart of our business, and we are excited to see the kind of positive impact we can make together with the community in Tanah Abang.” 

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First of several new stores opens in early 2020, building on Starbucks commitment to social impact in local communities

Announcement came at the Managers’ Leadership Conference in Goyang, the largest-ever gathering of Starbucks partners in South Korea

South Korea is one of three Starbucks markets with Community Stores — the first opened in Daehakro, Seoul in 2014

Seoul, KOREA — Today, Starbucks Korea announced the expansion of its profit-sharing Community Store program, with a second Community Store location to open in the first half of 2020 with more to follow.

The upcoming Community Stores will focus on the three pillars of Starbucks Korea’s social impact initiatives: investing in young people seeking opportunities, promoting environmental sustainability and celebrating Korean cultural heritage. Through the Community Store profit-sharing model, Starbucks works together with local non-profits and community organizations in South Korea to fund innovative programs that empower the local community. 

“For nearly 50 years, Starbucks has believed that one of the most important contributions we can make is to serve as a catalyst for positive impact in the communities where we do business,” said John Culver, group president, International, Channel Development and Global Coffee &amp; Tea. “As a company, each year we try to live up to this responsibility in new and meaningful ways. I’m proud to announce that this year, we’re introducing a plan that will increase our commitment to building more Community Stores across South Korea.”

Culver announced the Community Store expansion plan to a packed hall of more than 1,600 Starbucks Korea partners (employees) who had come together for a full day of learning and engagement at the Store Managers’ Leadership Conference in Goyang, the largest gathering of partners in South Korea. With the announcement, Culver presented a unique Community Store green apron to David Song, president and CEO of Starbucks Korea.

“This year marks the 20th anniversary of Starbucks in Korea. Throughout our history, we have challenged ourselves to build a different kind of company in Korea by staying true to our mission and values, embracing new ideas and innovation that are meaningful to our customers and inspiring to our partners,” said Song. “We opened the first Community Store in Korea five years ago to help create pathways to opportunity for young people. We are pleased with the positive impact we’ve made in the neighborhood, and are excited to elevate our commitment with the opening of more Community Stores starting next year.”

The first Community Store in Korea opened in 2014 in the Daehakro neighborhood of Seoul.&nbsp;KRW300 (30 cents U.S.) from every purchase at this store is donated to Green Umbrella ChildFund Korea (ChildFund Korea) to directly support lifelong skills development for youth through the Starbucks Comprehensive Youth Leadership Program. Over the past five years, customer purchases at the Daehakro Community Store have generated over 830,000 USD, which Starbucks Korea has invested in supporting aspirational young people in Korea.

The Starbucks Comprehensive Youth Leadership Program is an innovative, holistic program that builds on the collaboration with ChildFund Korea to offer academic scholarships and leadership development opportunities to young people. It also features a unique curriculum focused on business acumen, collaborative communications and social consciousness as part of its aim to prepare young people from disadvantaged backgrounds for higher education and future careers. 

Lee Jehoon, Chairman of ChildFund Korea said, “The Starbucks Community Store is an ideal example of a for-profit company using its scale to give back to society in a meaningful way. Together we have nurtured 50 students through our program over the past five years, and I am very excited that Starbucks will continue building this momentum of positive change through more Community Stores across South Korea.”

Around the world, Starbucks stores are at the heart of Starbucks mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. Community Stores serve as important Third Places that can create pathways of opportunities, invite conversation and connection, and drive locally relevant and meaningful community impact in partnership with local stakeholders.

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Starbucks announces Community Store expansion in South Korea in 2020

Through the Community Store, Starbucks works together with local non-profits in South Korea to fund innovative programs that empower the local community.

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“This year marks the 20th anniversary of Starbucks in Korea. Throughout our history, we have challenged ourselves to build a different kind of company in Korea by staying true to our mission and values, embracing new ideas and innovation that are meaningful to our customers and inspiring to our partners,” said Song. “We opened the first Community Store in Korea five years ago to help create pathways to opportunity for young people. We are pleased with the positive impact we’ve made in the neighborhood, and are excite to elevate our commitment with the opening of more Community Stores starting next year.”

Around the world, Starbucks stores are at the heart of Starbucks mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. Community Stores serve as an important Third Places that can create pathways of opportunities, invite conversation and connection, and drive locally relevant and meaningful community impact in partnership with local stakeholders.

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