Coffee, Tea and Literacy; Starbucks Annual All Books For Children Book Drive Begins Today Across North America.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2000 Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX SBUX Starbucks Corporation (stock symbol) SBUX Starbucks Coffee Company ) today announces the fourth annual All Books for Children book drive and continues its support of literacy. Howard Schultz  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , Starbucks chairman and chief global strategist A Chief Global Strategist (CGS), or chief strategist, is the one of the highest-ranking corporate officer, administrator, corporate administrator, executive, or executive officer, in charge of the global strategy and global expansion of a corporation, company, , and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, chairman and ceo of Johnson Development Corporation, will participate in the national book drive kickoff event today at the 47th & Cicero Starbucks location in Chicago, Illinois. "Developing solid reading skills is fundamental to a child's future success," says Schultz. "The All Books for Children book drive encourages kids to read and has made a difference in the lives of deserving children. Since the program began three years ago, more than half a million books have been distributed to kids." "I know firsthand first·hand adj. Received from the original source: firsthand information. first what can happen when a kid in need receives a helping hand," says Johnson. "I support Starbucks All Books for Children book drive because it leads children in the right direction for accomplishing great feats in life." This year, Starbucks is pleased to be working with United Parcel Service United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS), commonly referred to as UPS, is the world's largest package delivery company, delivering more than 15 million packages[1] a day to 6.1 million customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world. (UPS) as its national partner for the All Books for Children book drive. UPS will collect donated books from Starbucks Coffee retail locations across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and distribute them to designated schools and literacy programs free of charge. "UPS has supported the All Books for Children book drive on a regional level since the program's inception," said Mike Wiley Mike Wiley (Sweet Mike). Known as a strong armed left hander drafted by the Colorado Rockies out of college. Nickname comes from the sweet left hand delivery and gentle bending curve he would throw. , Vice President of National Accounts, UPS. "We want to continue to show our support of such a worthwhile cause on a national basis." Starting today and continuing through the beginning of October, customers can participate in the All Books for Children book drive by visiting Starbucks Coffee retail locations in the U.S. and Canada and donating new or gently used books. More than 100 local community organizations with critical needs will benefit from the book donations. Starbucks will work closely with these organizations to ensure that books are distributed in the same communities where they were donated. In the Chicago market, Starbucks will provide book donations to Literacy Chicago, the largest adult and family literacy This article has multiple issues: * Its factual accuracy is disputed. * It needs additional references or sources for verification. * Very few or no other articles link to this one. organization in the Midwest. Literacy Chicago provides Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language instruction, GED GED abbr. 1. general equivalency diploma 2. general educational development GED (US) n abbr (Scol) (= general educational development) → preparation, Workforce and Family Literacy and coordinates the city-wide Reach Out and Read program for children. All Books for Children celebrates its fourth year of raising much-needed books for children across North America. Over the past three years, All Books for Children has collected more than half a million books and distributed them to kids through local schools and literacy organizations. Starbucks Coffee Company's goal, through the work of its partners (employees) and The Starbucks Foundation, is to create hope and opportunity in communities where Starbucks partners and customers live and work. The All Books for Children book drive provides an opportunity for Starbucks to accomplish this goal. UPS is the world's largest express carrier and largest package delivery company, serving more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., the company is located on the Web at www.ups.com. JDC JDC Joint Distribution Committee JDC Java Developer Connection (Sun Microsystems) JDC John Deere Credit JDC Jubilee Debt Campaign (UK) JDC Juvenile Detention Center JDC Judicial District Court , a company formed in 1994 by Johnson, is comprised of five separate companies, each functioning independently to serve as a business stimulus, foster local economic growth and create financial empowerment in long neglected minority urban and suburban neighborhoods. JDC develops entertainment complexes, restaurants and retail centers. The development projects provide jobs and employ local minority contractors in the communities in which they operate. Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its retail locations in North America, the United Kingdom, the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. and the Middle East, Starbucks sells coffee and tea products through its specialty operations, including its online store at Starbucks.com. Additionally Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drink and a line of superpremium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships and offers a line of innovative premium teas produced by its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , Tazo Tea Company. http://www.businesswire.com/cnn/sbux.htm NOD+ number is: 800/239-0317 |
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