Starbucks Community Service

Apple grace, I just love that name! Hi I am Bertha Gonzaba and have been a partner for 15 years with Starbucks in the San Antonio area! When I started we only had a handful of stores in Houston. I am the regional director for San Antonio and West Texas. Good to see you guys on the community website and getting connected especially around community events! 

Hi There from sunny San Diego! My name is Kati and I'm a store manager in the mission valley area right next to Qualcomm stadium where the chargers play. I've a partner for 10 years in March and still love it! Currently my store is taking on the biggest loser challenge Pound for Pound and our food bank is Feeding America San Diego. We just got word tonight that we get to be one of their spotlight teams and I am so thrilled! Its a great organization and I can't wait to do more =)

Hello! I am Augusta Thompson, managing store 2917 in Columbia SC. I have been with Starbucks for a while, started in Baltimore. Our district is just getting started with a coat drive and then a food drive upcoming. I really like the idea of being able to reach out to other states and groups to get ideas for projects and community events!!

Hello Apple Francisco.

Something about myself:

1.  I prefer to use real words when texting

2.  I have a big, lazy, old dog that has actually earned her keep.

3.  I think I tend to use too many commas

4.  When I was young, I was a skinny, blonde-haired kid with 20/20 vision...imagine that!

5.  My favorite espresso drink is a well-made Caramel Macchiato

By the way, the owner of the wallet you found in my store's restroom was extremely thankful.  Without her ID's, she would have missed her flight the next day.  She was very happy to see that there are still honest people (like yourself).  I'll buy your drink the next time I see you.

I'm Tiff Terwillegar.  I have been a partner since October 2006.  I'm an ASM in Round Rock, TX.  My favorite drink is a Caramel White Mocha Frappuccino.  I love the benefits of Starbucks, like Maternity Leave.  It was a life saver.  I feel when a company cares that much about their partners, in turn you want to do more for the company.

Hello Partners! I love this thread!

My name is Nancy Bennett and I am the RVP for So Cal & Phoenix (Joe and I share Arizona!) I have been a partner for 19 years (started as an SM in San Diego) and have a 5 year old daughter named Lilymaria and a wonderful husband Kim.

I also have 2 beautiful German Shepard's named Evie and Zoey. I love Starbucks, our partners, customers and coffee!! I had the honor of going to Origin (Costa Rica) last month and it was incredible!! I am so thrilled by this site and the inspiration that is shared here! Thanks for making a difference!

Nancy

HELLO PARTNERS,  My name is Deborah and I have been with Starbucks going on 6 years now. I am a store manager in Frederick, Md.  Rachel Kelly is our wonderful D.M. and I am in Marc Backers region. I have  a passion for people! That's why I love working for Starbucks. I think this is a great way to communicate with partners all over and Starbucks Partner Community Service site will enrich our lives in so many different ways. On a personal note I have a passion for St.Bernards in which I have 3. They also have a passion for connecting with people and they have never met a person who is not their friend. Feel free to add me as a friend and I look forward to sharing Ideas and chats. 

Hello from Baton Rouge, Louisiana,

My name is Blake Stevens, and I will celebrate 10 years with Starbucks in June.  I have been married to my lovely wife Anna for 4 years (we met volunteering during Hurricane Katrina.. She kept coming through the drive thru for some reason...  she said it was the coffee but... now we are married..crazy huh)  and we have an 18 month old named Benjamin.  The first year we were married we rescued, fostered, and found homes for about 20 animals.  We now have 2 boston terriers(Curly & Cordelia).. I think that is enough for now ...  I am very excited to be apart of the community website sharing ideas and activities with others.. oh and my favorite beverage is a triple tall "for here" cappuccino, and my coffee of choice is Gold Coast...

My name is Jason! (Jason 'The Barista' Tristan since I began working in cafes freshman year of college) I just graduated from U of South Carolina, and plan to take my partnership with the company as high as I can, working daily to provide that legendary service in whatever capacity I can. Above all else, I am a dedicated ASM and boyfriend who plans to ditch his four wheeled v6 for his 2 wheeled peddle powered Masi in the next year. I will relocate to boston and plan to have a store directed more at college students and/or business clientle. Last but not least, I will ALWAYS enjoy a french press with you...

Hey guys!  My name is Jessica and I am an 8+ year partner....and I love my job today as much as I did on day one.  The last couple of years have been tough, but I can honestly say that I have learned more and grown more in the last two years than I have previously.  I am a passionate advocate for training and development and I love to experience Starbucks through the eyes of a new partner.

I am a mother of 6 year old TWINS, Sophia and Isaiah and they are the most rewarding thing I have ever done!  They adore Starbucks and their favourite drink is a kids hot chocolate during the winter and a vanilla bean frappuccino during the summer!

March of Dimes is a cause that I believe in and live for every day, because Sophia and Isaiah were born prematurely and if it wasn't for some of the developements in Neonatology that March of Dimes is responsible for, the twins may not have made it!   I can't tell you how much pride, joy and utter gratitude I feel for Starbucks when I can utilize the indivdual Make your Mark grants for a cause I feel strongly about! 

That's enough about me, I love reading these posts and learning about you guys!!!!!    We are all doing it together, so keep posting!!!!!

Howdy partners...I work in Oxford Alabama. I am from St. Petersburg FL. We moved to Alabama to be nearer to my husbands family but I really missed home. My husband was a tug boat captain until the "spill" and I was in college. Suddenly we had no income and no insurance. Starbucks hired me and I made fast friends with some great people. Now I know where they were hiding! I feel now like I belong in the community that was before very alien to me. With the help of my partners we have started recycling and I am looking for a clean-up project for our store. I have 4 rescue dogs and a 6 year old son who loves to help me recycle! I drink black coffee...24/7!!! When I want something fancy a Double Tall Vanilla Latte with Vanilla POW on top!

Wow, Apple grace! Your thread has taken off! It's fun reading everyone's stories. I'm a Store Manager in the Central Coast of CA, and have been a partner for 5 1/2 years. I've been married for a year and a half & have no pets, but my husband cultivates tomatoes & basil - it's a start! I'm thrilled to be able to use this site as a discussion-starting, volunteer-connecting, hours-logging, force for good in our community! We recently started a partnership with the local food bank, have volunteered for CASA for over 7 years, have supported multiple AIDS Walks, and recycle our used whipped cream chargers! Pleasure to meet you all.

Im kinda a newbie to starbucks - been here for 6 months. Im being promoted to shift at my store and hope that maybe one day i will move up again in the company. Im not sure what my pans are as far as working here but I love the flexible hours and the extra time i get to spend with my son. I dont drink caffeine - I hate Coffee - although casi cielo pairs well with chocolate.

My name is Lisa Mathena. I have been a partner since Sept 28th 2009. I am in Tampa, Fl. I became a shift supervisor in Oct 2010. I'm from Kent, Ohio originally. My plans are to one day became a Regional Manager.

But for now I'll take it one day at a time as a shift. Haven't gotten into volunteering yet but I plan on it very soon.

I hope to one day have a benefit of some kind to raise money for children and adults who have compromised immune systems that require a very expensive medicine called gammaglobulin in order to live a long and healthy life.

Hello!  My name is Mitch Keller. Let's see I guess I would start my Starbucks story in Canada. I lived there for 3 years. During that time a Starbucks opened up in the City I was living in.  I became really good as friends with the Partners that worked there and always thought it would be a great part time job.  As life would have it, I has to return home to Wisconsin, and when I got home I decided to give Starbucks a try.  I got hired in June. In August I became a shift and had a really great experience in both a cafe and drive threw locations.  Starting on March 14th I'll be moving to my new store to assume the role of ASM. I'm pretty excited bout that and feel it's gonna be another great experience. I have to say that switching my career and moving to Starbucks is once of the best choices I've ever made.  I'm always looking for ways to give back to the community and love to volunteer my time!

HI Apple grace!  My name is Marie and I have been working for Starbucks for 1 1/2 years in Yuma, AZ.  I hardly ever wear matching socks,  my favorite color is orange, I have 3 cats (Jane, Bug, and Christmas),  and I have been buying children in need toys every year for as long as I can remember.   Starbucks saved my soul.  It's uplifting and inspiring environment is refreshing is this beat down negative world we live in.

Thank you for starting this discussion!

Hi My name is Nancy Edwards I have been with starbucks now for 12 years, This has been such an AMAZING journey for me. I am truely Blessed to work for such a great company. I am currently dual store managing  and I love it, I have 4 kids that keep me busy on my off time so there isnt a whloe lot of down

time for me.Thank you for starting the ice breaker great idea. 

Hi!

My Name is Sammy Chisholm & I am a store Manager with Starbucks Canada. I manage the Bathurst & St. Clair W. Store in Toronto. It is the first Leed's Certified store in Canada. 2 more are opening up this month. I started as an external ASM Feb 22nd 2010. I celebrated my first year last month as a manager. It was a FAST progression! I am the community lead for district 256. Before I came to Starbucks I managed an Environmentally friendly cleaning company for 3 years. I have great partners & am looking forward to a great year ahead!

Hello everyone!

My name is Jodi and I'm currently a barista in a store in Birmingham, AL. I have been working for Starbucks for about 5.5 years. I am originally from store 9416 in Yuma, AZ, but I got married in January and moved to Birmingham. My favorite drink is an iced venti black tea and when I feel like some espresso, I'll either have a double tall cm or a double tall nonfat latte. My favorite coffees are Kenya and Casi Cielo.Some things I like to do during my free time is watch movies or food network with my husband or going out to enjoy the nice weather when it is here. Nice to e-meet you all!