Starkey Cares

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Caring is at the heart of everything we do.

At Starkey, Caring, Fearless, and Dedicated aren’t just words, they’re the values that drive us. They shape how we lead, how we serve, and how we connect with each other, our communities, and the world around us.

Starkey Cares is how we live those values out loud.

Our passion for changing the world begins with bold ideas and comes to life through the people and communities whose lives are made brighter, stronger, and more connected because of it.

Starkey Cares* is the heart of who we are — a commitment to bringing people together through the common bond of care, and creating meaningful impact in our neighborhoods, around the world, and for those who’ve served our country.

*Please note: Starkey Cares is not affiliated with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which operates as a separate nonprofit focused on education and training for hearing health professionals in developing countries.

Commitment to our local communities

Starkey was built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to hear and connect with the world around them. At the heart of our business is a commitment to making hearing health more equitable, especially for individuals and families who may not otherwise have access.

Through the Starkey Cares Better Hearing Program, we help communities across the country by offering our most advanced hearing technology at a significantly reduced cost. This initiative helps remove financial barriers and opens the door to better communication, connection, and quality of life.

If you or someone you know may benefit from the program, we'd love to help. Email us at starkeycares@starkey.com or call us at 855-686-2202 to learn more or get connected to a Starkey Cares partner near you.

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  • Kelsey's story

    Kelsey has dealt with hearing loss since childhood, affecting her communication in work and social settings. The gift of hearing as part of the Holiday Hearing Aid Giveaway from Starkey has excited her about reconnecting with others, and she says, “It means the world!”

  • Hearing smiles in Washington Heights

    Hearing is essential because it connects us to those we love. When we give the gift of hearing, we change the lives of the whole family visible in this outreach event in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City.

Commitment to community, giving back where we live and work

At Starkey, caring starts close to home. Through volunteerism, partnerships, and hands-on service, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact in the communities we call home. With our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit, Starkey employees receive paid time off to support causes they care about, whether that’s walking to raise awareness, cleaning up our highways, or volunteering with local nonprofits. We’re proud to support organizations that align with our mission to improve lives through better hearing and that matter to our team.

Here are just a few ways Team Starkey is giving back:

Walking to End Alzheimer’s

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Starkey team members joined thousands of caregivers, advocates, and families at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minneapolis. It’s the largest event of its kind in the country — and Team Starkey Cares was proud to be the third-highest corporate fundraiser at the event.

Adopt-a-Highway

Starkey Cares family gathers for Adopt-A-Hightway cleanup

For more than 20 years, each quarter, employees volunteer to clean up a two-mile stretch of Highway 169, right outside our front doors. It’s a simple way to take pride in our surroundings and give back as a team.

Partner with Purpose

Starkey Cares family enjoys Hearing Loss Association of America's walk

We proudly support organizations like HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) and others that share our belief in the power of hearing and human connection. From awareness walks to volunteer projects, our partnerships are rooted in the causes our employees care about most.

Commitment to our veterans & active-duty military

As the only American-owned hearing aid company, Starkey is proud to stand behind those who serve. As a recognized Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company, we’re committed to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through meaningful action.

We provide premium hearing technology through the VA to those who qualify, and our employees regularly give back through efforts like Flags for Fort Snelling, writing cards for hospitalized veterans, and other service projects. We also honor and celebrate our own team members who are military-connected, recognizing the unique sacrifices they make.

Each year, we also treat a group of veterans to a VIP Vikings game day experience at U.S. Bank Stadium — a small gesture of thanks for their service and sacrifice.

From access to care to moments of appreciation, our commitment to the military community is woven into who we are.

Commitment to our world

As a company rooted in compassion, Starkey is committed to creating a more inclusive, connected world — through better hearing, global partnerships, and service. With more than 5,000 employees across six continents, our Starkey Cares efforts stretch far beyond borders, led by people who believe in showing up for others.

We proudly support organizations that share our mission to improve lives through access, equity, and human connection — especially those serving vulnerable communities.

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UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund

In 2025, Starkey became the inaugural corporate partner of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund, helping deliver life-changing support for children with disabilities around the world — from early screening and assistive technology to education and inclusion.



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2026 Special Olympics USA Games Partnership

Since 2022, Starkey has worked with Special Olympics to increase access to hearing care for individuals with intellectual disabilities worldwide. As an Official Partner and Exclusive Hearing Aid Sponsor of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, we’ll continue to support athletes through the Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program — because every athlete deserves to hear the cheers.

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  • Marcellino's story

We also proudly support select global organizations whose missions align with our values, including the Clinton Global Initiative and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, expanding access, inclusion, and care for communities around the world.