Community Involvement
Group Health exists to improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. As a responsible employer and a not-for-profit organization, giving back to the community is part of our social mission. We encourage our members and staff to engage in their own health journey and offer support for staff who volunteer their time and expertise in the community.
Our community involvement falls into several categories:
- The Fitness Network, a program that highlights community events which promote fitness and encourage members and staff on their health journey.
- Support for initiatives, programs, and services that focus on health in our communities.
- Staff outreach support through grants.
- Civic and business engagement by senior leaders and medical leadership.
Group Health Fitness Network
Group Health's annual partnership with community organizations includes sponsorship of a variety of fitness events and also summer camps for kids. For the first time, information and links to registration for all of these events and camps is in one place.
The Fitness Network is an outgrowth of Group Health's commitment to support members and staff on their journey to better health, no matter where they are on that path. Our No. 1 priority is to encourage and enable people to live their healthiest life.
Highlighted on the Fitness Network Web site are events such as the 29th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; the Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon and 1/2 Marathon; and our long-term signature sponsorship of the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. Events span the state from Puget Sound to Spokane and include bike rides, triathlons, walks, runs, and more with many suitable for adults and kids.
Activities just for kids include Sounders FC soccer camps, Pacific Northwest Ballet summer workshops, and Seattle Storm basketball camps.
A limited number of discounts for Group Health members and staff are available for many of the events and camps. Members and staff also are eligible for discounts on fitness-related products. As the Fitness Network expands in the coming months, you'll find more and more reasons to visit, including nutrition and training tips, incentives to continue your healthy behaviors beyond the finish line, and a community of support.
Group Health Sponsorship Support
Each year, Group Health sponsors numerous events throughout the state. If your nonprofit organization wants to apply for a sponsorship, please submit the required information below:
- A letter (three-page maximum) containing the following information: organization's name, address, contact name, phone, and mission; event or project title; event or project description; dollar amount requested and total budget; client group to be served; geographic area; project timeline and event dates; and other sources of financial or in-kind support.
- Proof of current nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
- A list of the board of directors and their affiliations.
Individuals, partisan political organizations, and religious or church-affiliated programs are not eligible.
Send applications to:
Group Health Cooperative
Community Relations Manager
320 Westlake Ave. N., Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98109-5233
To e-mail your application, or for more information, contact Damien King.
Group Health in the Community
See how our employees promote healthy lifestyles in our communities by providing medical care at events, raising money for important causes, and participating in healthy lifestyle activities.
