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Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people who need it most.
At Starkey, we are caring, fearless and dedicated. Caring is our top value and has always been at the core of everything we do. It’s our “why” and something that we weave into every area of our company. Our passion for changing the world starts with our product innovation and comes to life through the people and communities whose lives are forever made more vibrant as a result.
Starkey Cares* is our public commitment to bring people together under the common bond of caring for one another.
You can find more information about Starkey Cares below; however, if you have questions about the program please email us at starkeycares@starkey.com.
*Starkey Cares is not affiliated with the Starkey Hearing Foundation which focuses on education and training for hearing health professionals in developing nations.
Commitment to our local communities
Delivering the gift of hearing through our Starkey Cares Better Hearing program.
Starkey was founded on the principles of helping others. At the core of our business is providing a more robust and equitable life experience to those who are hard of hearing. Starkey helps communities struggling to afford hearing aids by helping them acquire technologies that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford.
We do this by offering cutting-edge hearing solutions at a dramatically reduced price. To learn more about the Starkey Cares Better Hearing program and to be referred to a Starkey Cares partner to see if you qualify, please email us at starkeycares@starkey.com or by calling, 855-686-2202.
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Bill, White Bear Lake, MN
Bill lost one of his hearing aids during the COVID-19 global pandemic, when he removed his face mask while out running errands. He was able to receive new hearing aids through the Starkey Cares program and in his words, "I can hear again!"
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Keierra, Atlanta, GA
After being bullied at work because of her hearing loss, Keierra found herself at her lowest point. The Starkey Cares program helped make an immediate positive impact on her life with new hearing aids.
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Enrique, Farmington, MN
Enrique was diagnosed with MS in 2012. He has been blessed with neighbors and friends who assist him, one of whom called about our program and brought Enrique in to our Eden Prairie office to receive hearing aids. Enrique said, “I’ve fallen in love with them (my hearing aids). They have everything!”
Starkey employees caring in their community
Through Starkey's Volunteer Time Off benefit, employees are able to take paid time off to perform service projects in their community. Below are a just a few examples of our effort!
Starkey Walks to End Alzheimer’s
Members of the Starkey team joined thousands of caregivers, family members, volunteers, and those living with Alzheimer’s who participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minneapolis. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Team Starkey Cares was the third highest corporate fundraiser for the event!
Commitment to our veterans & active-duty military
Thanking our American heroes
As the only American-owned hearing aid company, Starkey believes that those who dedicate their lives in service of our country deserve our gratitude. Every year we proudly host a veterans game in our MN Vikings suite at U.S. Bank Stadium and treat past service members to a fun and exciting turf-level experience.
Commitment to our world
Innovative solutions to address the issues of our time
What we offer the world is only effective if it reaches the individuals for whom we create our products — and that these individuals come from a variety of different backgrounds, geographies, and lived experiences.
As a company that is focused on caring for others, our employees are at the heart of serving. Employee service is lived each day through our 5,000 employees located around the globe who devote volunteer hours and financial support to local and global organizations.
In March of 2022, Starkey and Special Olympics, created a global partnership that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities. A gift from Starkey Cares will make Starkey the global supplier of hearing instruments for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program and will provide key support and hearing instruments at some of Special Olympics’ signature events, such as the 2022 Special Olympics USA National Games in Orlando (USA), the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin (Germany), and the 2024 Latin America Games in Paraguay.
“At Starkey, we believe hearing connects us to our humanity. We created the Starkey Cares program to show those who need access to hearing health that we will take care of them. This partnership will allow us to make a difference in even more people’s lives around the world, so these athletes can get back to doing what they love!” said Tani Austin, Vice Chair for Starkey.
We proudly donate and support other organizations and charities such as:
- Clinton Global Initiative
- Elton John Aids Foundation
- Eden Prairie Community Foundation
- Pacer Center
