About
Veterans for American Ideals, in collaboration with Starbucks, is proud to present "SIV Sips,” a project sharing our passion for veterans and those who served with them.
Named in honor of the brave interpreters and translators who received Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for their service alongside U.S. troops in Iraq or Afghanistan, SIV Sips show new Americans that they are part of a community, and veterans that their work isn't done just because they've taken off their uniforms.
By coming together for coffee and conversation, we build bridges between communities and help newly arrived SIV recipients and refugees expand their networks, helping them become proud contributors to the American experience.
Launched in 2018, Veterans for American Ideals regularly hosts SIV Sips at Starbucks stores in 14 cities around the country. We invite attendees to sip coffee, build their networks, and share the challenges and victories of life in the United States. Last year we welcomed our newest neighbors and nurtured the special bond between veterans and SIVs at 31 events. In 2019, we look forward to hosting SIV Sips in new locations, and to building more welcoming communities together.