see groundbreaking unprecedented move starbucks chairman ceo howard schultz deliver open letter partner employees regard donald trump muslim ban.he title letter live value uncertain time dear partner write today deep concern heavy heart resolute promise let begin news immediately front us witness confusion surprise opposition executive order president trump issue friday effectively ban people several predominantly muslim countries enter unite state include refugees flee war assure partner resources team direct contact partner impact immigration ban everything possible support help navigate confuse period.we live unprecedented time one witness conscience country promise american dream call question uncertain time call different measure communication tool use past kevin go accelerate commitment communicate frequently include leverage new technology platforms move forward hear alarm sound civility human right take grant long attack want use fast immediate form communication engage matter concern us partners.i also want take opportunity announce specific action take reinforce belief partner around world ensure clear neither stand stand silent uncertainty around new administration action grow pass day support daca write senators graham durbin week enthusiastically behind work support dreamers across country include young men women part defer action childhood arrivals daca program nearly three quarter million hardworking people contribute communities economy program starbucks proud call partner help realize american dream want feel welcome include success reimburse biennial fee must pay stay program offer daca-related service opportunity youth hire fairs.hiring refugees long history hire young people look opportunities pathway new life around world double commitment work equity market employees well joint venture license market partner concert effort welcome seek opportunities flee war violence persecution discrimination 65 million citizens world recognize refugees unite nations develop plan hire 10,000 five years 75 countries around world starbucks business start effort u.s. make initial focus hire efforts individuals serve u.s. troop interpreters support personnel various countries military ask support.building bridge wall mexico open business mexico since 2002 since open almost 600 store 60 cities across country together employ 7,000 mexican partner proudly wear green apron source coffee mexico producers families three decades last fall also announce creation farmer support center chiapas help accelerate collective ability grow export world fine coffees important grow region donate million support livelihood food security water quality coffee produce communities oaxaca support thousands starbucks partner millions customers also donate million coffee tree support 70,000 families expand initiative year generate another million tree donations coffee unite common heritage tell alberto torrado leader partnership alsea mexico stand ready help support mexican customers partner families navigate impact propose trade sanction immigration restrictions tax might business trust americans continue invest critically important market same.our healthcare commitment finally let restate recently communicate affordable care act commitment remain benefit eligible always access health insurance starbucks many express concern recent government action may jeopardize ability participate affordable care act recent executive order relate health care remain place affordable care act repeal cause lose healthcare coverage always ability return within 30 days lose coverage rather wait open enrollment period question concern please contact benefit center 877-728-9236.in face recent events around world let assure stay true value everything possibly support invest every partner well-being take action squarely within ability control focus provide third place respite around world seek daily.starbucks always stand opportunity opportunity young people work land first job 75 countries business opportunity farmers care deeply high quality coffee offer customers around globe yes opportunity come america search fresh start whether starbucks directly suppliers partner companies.if lesson learn last year voice vote matter ever obligate ensure elect officials hear us individually collectively starbucks part need use collective power voice respect diverse viewpoints 90 million customers visit store 25,000 locations around world.so seek understand new administration policies mean us business domestically around world assure whatever take support partner realize dream achieve opportunities business inspire nurture human spirit one person one cup one neighborhood time whether neighborhood red state blue state christian country muslim country divide nation unite nation change word that.onward howard well say mr. schultz good american say dedication truly make america land free home brave forever noticed.featured photo christopher furlong/getty image ceo starbucks send giant trump groundbreaking open letter