Social responsibility
Our approach to social responsibility ties directly to our purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health™.
Our giving
Community support
We’re making a positive impact in the communities we serve with meaningful investments & support.
Community grants
Our grants provide support to nonprofit organizations that provide increased access to quality health care services in the communities we serve. Community grants are available by invitation only.
National partnerships
We work with best-in-class partners to help tackle the key health care challenges our patients are facing.
Corporate social responsibility
Grounded in four pillars — Healthy People, Healthy Business, Healthy Community and Healthy Planet — our corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy is more inclusive of our broader enterprise and the impact we can have as a health care leader.
Healthy 2030
At the beginning of this new decade, we are reinforcing our commitment through Healthy 2030, our new strategy focused on improving the health of the people and communities we serve, and to support the health of our business and the planet.
Our COVID-19 response
With our presence in local communities and our commitment to healthcare transformation, we are uniquely positioned to respond to this pandemic. Our response to this major public health challenge has been swift, responsive, and multidimensional, as our nearly 300,000 colleagues from across the business have joined forces to make a meaningful impact on the critical needs this pandemic has created.
Our COVID-19 response
With our presence in local communities and our commitment to healthcare transformation, we are uniquely positioned to respond to this pandemic. Our response to this major public health challenge has been swift, responsive, and multidimensional, as our nearly 300,000 colleagues from across the business have joined forces to make a meaningful impact on the critical needs this pandemic has created.
CVS Health Foundation
CVS Health Foundation
At the center of our corporate philanthropy program is the CVS Health Foundation, a private foundation created by CVS Health. Funds from the CVS Health Foundation provide support for our nonprofit partners, pharmacy schools and our own colleagues.
Community contacts
Community contacts
Contact a member of the CVS Health Community Relations team to learn more about our programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Our impact
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Climate change has become a health issueClimate change has become a health issue
Climate change has become a health issue
Climate change has become a health issue
From historic rainfall to unprecedented heat, climate change is directly impacting human health. That’s why we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact 50% by 2030.Article - October 20, 2022 -
A commitment to community: Aetna empowers local organizations to help Texans lead healthier livesA commitment to community: Aetna empowers local organizations to help Texans lead healthier lives
A commitment to community: Aetna empowers local organizations to help Texans lead healthier lives
A commitment to community: Aetna empowers local organizations to help Texans lead healthier lives
Aetna Medicaid gave $450,000 to support Texas communitiesPress Release - August 24, 2022 -
Lyfebulb–CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge honoree empowers dialysis warriors through educationLyfebulb–CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge honoree empowers dialysis warriors through education
Lyfebulb–CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge honoree empowers dialysis warriors through education
Lyfebulb–CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge honoree empowers dialysis warriors through education
The dedication and support Sharron Rouse provides to the kidney community each day is what won her and her team an unprecedented Honorable Mention, from the Lyfebulb — CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge.Article - August 10, 2022 -
CVS Health advances sustainability efforts through purchase of renewable energyCVS Health advances sustainability efforts through purchase of renewable energy
CVS Health advances sustainability efforts through purchase of renewable energy
CVS Health advances sustainability efforts through purchase of renewable energy
Press Release - August 4, 2022 -
Lyfebulb-CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge winner OmniLife is transforming organ donationLyfebulb-CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge winner OmniLife is transforming organ donation
Lyfebulb-CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge winner OmniLife is transforming organ donation
Lyfebulb-CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge winner OmniLife is transforming organ donation
We partnered with Lyfebulb to host the first Lyfebulb-CVS Kidney Care Innovation Challenge with a mission to make kidney care more understandable, accessible, and equitable.Article - July 20, 2022 -
Launching the new “988” Suicide Prevention Lifeline number
Launching the new “988” Suicide Prevention Lifeline number
Launching the new “988” Suicide Prevention Lifeline number
With a continuing mental health crisis in the wake of the pandemic, the move to a new number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline could not be more welcome. Beginning July 16, “988” is the new number to call for help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekArticle - July 15, 2022 -
A Second Chance is changing everythingA Second Chance is changing everything
A Second Chance is changing everything
A Second Chance is changing everything
Through training, education and mentorships, a CVS Health program is helping people who were incarcerated to thrive.Article - July 14, 2022 -
CVS Health and Roger Williams University kick off Annual Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers
CVS Health and Roger Williams University kick off Annual Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers
CVS Health and Roger Williams University kick off Annual Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers
Program helps diverse-owned suppliers develop skills in finance, leadership and technologyArticle - June 28, 2022 -
Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge CommunitiesAetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, a CVS Health company, announced that it provided $50,000 to The Walls Project to target food insecurity in underserved areas of the community.Press Release - June 27, 2022 -
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grantsAetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health of Louisiana announced that it has provided grants totaling $250,000 to two community partners in New Orleans.Press Release - June 27, 2022 -
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe PlaceAetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California, a CVS Health® company, has provided Sharia’s Closet with a $25,000 donation to help operate the emergency clothing center at the soon to be opened One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center in San Marcos, CaPress Release - June 24, 2022 -
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceansCurbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Each year people produce 300 million metric tons of plastic waste — the weight of the entire human population — and 11 million of that enters the oceans. Here’s how CVS Health is addressing the issue.Article - June 8, 2022