Starbucks is giving away a free cup of coffee to frontline workers now through Dec. 31
HOUSTON – Frontline health workers can get a free cup o’ joe this month at your nearest Starbucks. From now through Dec. 31, anyone who identifies as a first responder or health care workers can get a free tall coffee hot or iced, at no charge. Virginia Tenpenny, vice president of global social impact for Starbucks told USA TODAY in an interview they believe one way the Seattle coffee giant can do is by offering a free cup of coffee to show gratitude to those on the front lines of the pandemic. Starbucks became one of the first companies to offer a freebie to frontline workers during the pandemic from March to May. They have served more than 2 million cups of coffee, USA TODAY reported.
Texas teens create online tutoring and mentorship program for children of frontline workers
HOUSTON – One Houston teen and his friend found a creative way to help frontline workers keep their children mentally active and engaged during this pandemic. Amruth Nandis created a Telementors, a virtual mentorship and tutoring program for the children of those working the frontlines. The idea originated from a conversation with his mother and uncle, who are both frontline workers. And soon enough, he created Telementors, which aims to provide educational and emotional support for children of frontline workers. They now operate for healthcare workers at Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and also help healthcare workers in Texas, California and even Idaho.