ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn The coffee company is expanding on its equity and inclusion initiatives. • 4 min read Zoe Giles is a star. Nam Y. Huh/AP Starbucks started a new community resilience fund to help support underserved communities in 12 major cities. The Seattle-based coffee company announced the launch of the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund on Wednesday, which will invest $100 million by 2025 to help advance racial equity and environmental initiatives through development projects in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. "Starbucks has always been a company focused on caring for our partners, creating experiences for our customers and playing a positive role in our communities and throughout society," Starbucks president and CEO Kevin Johnson said in a statement. "We are excited to make this investment as it aligns with our Mission and Values and supports our aspiration to advance equity and opportunity in the communities we serve."