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Where are they now? Catching up with some of Starbucks ‘Upstanders’

In 2017, Starbucks launched the "Upstanders" series, stories and videos about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Find out about the amazing work they’ve done since.

  • July 12, 2021
  • 15 min read

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