Our Community Responsibility team works arm-in-arm with nonprofit organizations which share our goals of improving individual and community well-being, and helping ensure access to quality health care for all Michigan residents. Through these relationships, we proudly demonstrate our commitment to being a trusted community partner, and always ready to help.
This Spring, Blue Cross shared two digital community health awareness toolkits with our many statewide community and chamber and association partners. The first, an updated edition of our Mental Health Toolkit was released in April to help partners plan their own social media outreach to those they serve during May – National Mental Health Awareness month. This toolkit offers weekly messages and graphics crafted to help normalize the conversation around mental health, and reduce the stigma often felt or associated with seeking help for mental health concerns.
The second toolkit was released in early June – National Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The Cancer Prevention toolkit features comprehensive and shareable resources to raise awareness about the lifesaving importance of preventive screenings for breast, prostate, colorectal and cervical cancers. It too has weekly messages and graphics, as well as screening information and timelines.
We welcome all stakeholders to download and use these resources to help amplify awareness efforts for both mental health and cancer screenings – not only in May and June, but throughout the year.
Blue Cross is a proud partner of The Izzo Legacy and sponsored the foundation’s fifth Annual Izzo Run/Walk/Roll that took place April 27 on the campus of Michigan State University. A signature fundraiser for the endowment, the annual 5K seeks to connect community and University through celebrating Coach Tom and Lupe Izzo’s legacy of giving back. Blue Cross is committed to helping build healthier communities and shares the nonprofit’s added focus on fitness, fun and family.
This year we collaborated with the AF Group to sponsor the Kids’ Races, offering complimentary registrations to encourage youth participation and potentially spark interest in becoming future MSU students. Proceeds from the race help fund several local nonprofits including Cristo Rey Community Center, the Davies Project and Ele’s Place.
Blue Cross employees have a long history of volunteering in communities across Michigan. Each year, thousands of employees donate their time to support events and projects that contribute to the health and vitality of Michigan. Our executives are also involved throughout Michigan, with many taking part in an Executive Volunteer Program that matches Blue Cross leaders to the boards of several statewide nonprofit organizations. If you're interested in recruiting a team of Blue Cross volunteers for your event, please contact us.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has dedicated Community Responsibility team members in all parts of the state. Please check our Regional Oversight Map (PDF) to connect with the representative in your area.
Our Community Outreach and Community Responsibility Reports provide detailed information on Blue Cross’ community commitments throughout Michigan.
All requests must be from Michigan-based 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve health and health care in Michigan. We accept applications for corporate contributions throughout the year. Please review our contribution guidelines before applying.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan welcomes contribution requests throughout the year from Michigan-based and focused 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding for programs and activities that:
Corporate contributions will not be normally made for the following:
With grants like Strengthening the Safety Net and Building Healthy Communities, we work with schools and clinics to make the future healthier.
Our grants support researchers, students and organizations searching for health care solutions in Michigan.