8 ways to be more philanthropic in 2026
It’s nearly resolution season, and for many that means new fitness, nutrition and personal goals in 2026. But what if those aspirations also included improving your community?
We can help with that.
At MultiCare, you’ll find many ways to give back (not just financially!) and support your loved ones, friends and neighbors.
Here are eight ways to make 2026 your most philanthropic year yet.
1. Become a MultiCare volunteer.
Volunteers play an important role in promoting MultiCare’s mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future.
Volunteer opportunities are available across MultiCare for a wide variety of interests including adult care, pediatrics, gift shops, hospice care and more. You can even sign up to volunteer alongside your pet, if they’re a certified therapy animal.
2. Attend one of our fundraising events.
If you’re passionate about MultiCare causes, we have an event for you.
Mark your calendar and learn more below:
- Sip, Savor, Support
- Friday, April 24, 2026, in Olympia
- Benefiting: MultiCare Capital Foundation
- Passion for the Village
- Friday, May 1, 2026, in Yakima
- Benefiting: Memorial Foundation
- Bandage Ball
- Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Bellevue
- Benefiting: Overlake Foundation
- Corks & Crush
- Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Puyallup
- Benefiting: MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation
- Heart Strings
- Fall 2026 in Spokane
- Benefiting: MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation
- Rock the Foundation
- Fall 2026 in Tacoma
- Benefiting: MultiCare Health Foundation
- Come Walk With Me
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Sumner
- Benefiting: MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation
- Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees
- Kicks off Thanksgiving weekend and runs through the first weekend of December in Tacoma
- Benefiting: Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation
3. Make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor.
Whether you give once or set up a monthly contribution, your support helps provide critical care, fund innovative programs and meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
You can direct your gift to a cause that’s meaningful to you, from children’s health to cancer care and more. Every act of generosity makes a difference
4. Become a legacy donor.
It’s easy to leave a lasting impact on your community by committing a future gift through your financial or estate plans, also called legacy giving. Your generosity today — through your will, trust, individual retirement account (IRA) or retirement plan — helps transform the next generation of health care.
Find an option that works for you.
5. Create your own fundraiser.
Do you have a personal story or experience that drives you to support access to exceptional health care?
Get creative and turn that passion into your very own fundraiser.
6. Increase your impact with employer matching.
Did you know your employer might match your donation to MultiCare Foundations? Many companies offer matching gift programs that can multiply your generosity, sometimes even doubling or tripling it. It’s an easy way to amplify your support without spending more.
Learn more and check your eligibility today
7. Make an in-kind donation.
Want to help make hospital visits a little brighter for kids at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital?
Check out the hospital’s wish list to donate an in-demand item like Play-Doh, colored pencils, Legos and more.
8. Participate in a community fundraiser.
MultiCare is grateful for the many individuals and organizations across the Pacific Northwest that sponsor fundraising events and promotions to benefit our hospitals and programs.
Learn more about our latest community fundraisers and how you can participate.
