Starbucks Upstanders uncovers stories of extraordinary people in unexpected places

Stories of American heroism, ingenuity and bravery often go unnoticed and for most of these upstanding citizens, that's okay! Hearing these untold stories provides us all with the hope that in a world filled with chaos, good people are still doing great things.

In the dynamic new video series Upstanders, Starbucks takes a closer look at ten short stories celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create positive change in their communities. These stories of humanity remind us that we all have the power to make a difference.

This core value of celebrating dynamic people is something we believe in as well. At AOL, we hope to make the world a better place and put that mission into action by investing in women and future leaders and strengthening communities around the globe. We hope to empower people to make an outstanding impact on society's biggest challenges, which is why when given the opportunity to share these stories with you, we simply couldn't say no.

Uncover the best that our community and country has to offer by exploring the ten dynamic stories of Upstanders and share those in your life that are making an impact in the comments section below!