Community Impact Programs

Alaska Airlines – Home Runs for UNCF

For every Mariners Home Run at T-Mobile Park, Alaska Airlines donates 10,000 miles (40,000 Miles for a Grand Slam) to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Alaska Airlines has partnered with UNCF for over 15 years and in April 2021, Alaska Airlines and UNCF launched the Our Commitment aircraft which flies Alaska's network year-round, highlighting the importance of education, equity and belonging, and amplifying the work of UNCF. As part of Alaska's CARE Miles program, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members are also welcome to donate their miles to support flights for young people visiting or attending colleges.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health – Runs for Research

For every run scored this season, Mariners Care will donate to 'Runs for Research' which benefits the Center for Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Microsoft – K’s for a Cause

For every strikeout recorded by a Mariners pitcher this season, Microsoft will make a donation to the Mariners Care Foundation. Mariners Care Foundation is focused on ensuring equitable access to baseball & softball to all youth in our region, advancing equity & justice and creating a healthy & vibrant hometown.

KeyBank – Assists for Hometown Nine

For every defensive assist by a Mariners player during a Mariners Home and Away Games, KeyBank will make a ten-dollar ($10) donation to the community program known as the Hometown Nine. The Hometown Nine is a five-year fellowship program that prepares young people for athletic and academic success. Each year, the Mariners and Mariners Care commit to 9 incoming 8th-graders. The inaugural class of the Hometown Nine was announced in 2020.

Optum – Hits for Hearts

Optum donates to the American Heart Association following each Mariners Hit during the 2023 season.

Hempler’s - Doubles for Make a Wish

Each time a Mariner doubles, Hempler’s will donate $75 to the Make-A-Wish foundation of Washington and Alaska, funding once-in-a-lifetime experiences to young boys and girls who are battling life threatening illnesses.

PACCAR – RBI’s for Literacy

For every Mariners run batted in, PACCAR will make a donation to Page Ahead. Page Ahead's mission is to provide new books and develop reading activities that empower at-risk children. In 2022, PACCAR donated $75,000 to Page Ahead.