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Advertiser

	Concerned Women For America (www.cwfa.org) \| 3/27/2009
	Markets and advertises products and brands to GLBT community in the US. "Same-Sex Kiss Day" held on April 15th, 2009, for homosexual community to spread message of "equality" nationwide.

Group

Officially recognizes GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender/transsexual) employee groups and/or special networks designed especially for GLBT employees.
	Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org) \| 10/23/2012
	Recognizes GLBT organizations or affinity groups in the workplace, including: Starbucks Pride Alliance Network
	Starbucks (www.starbucks.com) \| 10/23/2012
	Recognizes GLBT organizations or affinity groups in the workplace, including: PRIDE
	429 Magazine (www.dot429.com) \| 4/16/2012
	Recognizes GLBT organizations or affinity groups in the workplace, company sponsored group: "Starbucks Pride Alliance Network"

Philanthropy

Resource Center of Dallas (www.resourcecenterdallas.org) | 5/23/2011

Resource Center of Dallas (Partner). Nonprofit corporation established in 1983 by members of board of Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance. Operates John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center, AIDS Resource Center, and Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center. Focuses on providing health and social services, education, advocacy and support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and those living with HIV and AIDS.

Promote

Uses one or more methods to promote gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, or questioning lifestyles (GLBTQ). This may include advertisements or marketing campaigns targeted to those who choose alternative lifestyles, proudly display or boast being "gay-friendly", and/or provide resources for the advancement of GLBTQ groups (meeting places, materials, etc).
	HRC Corporate Equality Index Guide (www.hrc.org) \| 10/23/2012
	HRC Corporate Equality Index Score 100%. HRC Foundation Corporate Equality Index rewards employers demonstrating commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers through engaging with and supporting broader LGBT community. Efforts include positive, targeted marketing and advertising, philanthropic activities, event sponsorships, and/or engage in recruitment or awareness campaigns.
	Out & Equal ERG Registry (www.outandequal.org) \| 10/23/2012
	Out & Equal ERG Registry supports LGBT workplace equality resource groups, civil rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, and people with HIV or AIDS. Sponsorship program helps fund both Out & Equal's annual national Workplace Summit and various other ongoing programs for gay community.
	examiner.com (www.examiner.com) \| 3/22/2013
	At the 20Mar2013 Starbucks annual shareholders meeting, CEO Howard Schultz told shareholders anyone who supports traditional marriage over gay marriage: we don't want your business. After saying Starbucks wants to "embrace diversity of all kinds," he told shareholders who support traditional marriage "You can sell your shares in Starbucks and buy shares in another company".
	Politico (www.politico.com) \| 8/7/2012
	Recognizes support of gay/lesbian organizations or events. "National Marriage Equality Day” initiated by gay and lesbian marriage magazine “Equally Wed" used to pledge support to institutions backing gay marriage. [Starbucks]
	ChicagoPride (www.chicago.gopride.com) \| 3/22/2013
	Recognizes support of gay/lesbian organizations or events. As seen in the following Article: "Starbucks' Howard Schultz Defends Decision to Back Gay Marriage", article states " Starbucks was among the companies that last year spoke out in favor of passage of Washington's referendum which upheld a marriage law approved by lawmakers."

Sponsor

	Boston Pride (www.bostonpride.org) \| 7/29/2009
	Boston Pride Festival (Sponsor). Boston Pride Committee, serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied community, works to enhance visibility of Boston's LGBT community through week of events each June, in conjunction with year-round activities, to promote LGBT awareness, dignity, and understanding.
	Célébrations LGBTA Montréal (fiertemontrealpride.com) \| 3/16/2009
	Célébrations LGBTA Montréal (Sponsor). Founded in May 2007, community-driven, not-for-profit organization with mission to produce Montreal’s LGBTA Community Day and Parade.
	GLAAD (www.glaad.org) \| 4/6/2009
	GLAAD Media Awards (Sponsor). Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) wants to change people's hearts and minds through what they see in media. Awards recognize and honor media for fair, accurate and inclusive representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and issues that affect their lives.
	Seattle Out and Proud (www.seattlepride.org) \| 7/6/2011
	Seattle PrideFest (Sponsor). Seattle's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride celebration since 1969.
	Equinox Cincinnati Pride (equinoxcincinnati.com) \| 6/30/2010
	Equinox Cincinnati Pride (sponsor). Pride is to provide information, support local economic growth by partnering with the community to attract individuals to the Greater Cincinnati LGBT community, along with other organizations through outreach programs, citizen involvement/events, and educational resources to those inside and outside of the LGBT community.
	Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org) \| 3/26/2012
	HRC's Annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner. By sponsoring this event, contribute to HRC's work in areas such as "gays" in military, pro-homosexual adoption, push for so-called "gay marriage", transgender "rights, " pro-homosexual education programs in schools, and eventual outlaw of opposition to homosexuality through legislative tools such as Non-Discrimination Act and Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 1999.