community involvement
Being a Zipster isn't just about sharing cars. Our members inspire us to reach out into the community and make a difference. We're proud to be working with organizations that are setting examples around the globe.
regional partners
Cascade Bicycle Club
www.cascade.org
Cascade Bicycle Club, a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington, serves nearly 10,000 members and the Puget Sound bicycling community. Zipcar is a proud supporter of their vision to create a better community through bicycling.
Cascade Land Conservancy
www.cascadeland.org
The Cascade Land Conservancy envisions a region that combines spectacular landscapes, a vibrant economy and great places to live. Cascade Land Conservancy believes that to preserve the precious lands of our region, we need to ensure that our cities are places where residents can walk and bike to work and school, with many housing options and nearby access to open space. As Washington State's largest independent land conservation and stewardship organization, the Conservancy engages thousands of volunteers in year at work parties on CLC lands and Seattle's forested parklands. For opportunities in your neighborhood, please visit www.cascadeland.org/get-involved/Volunteer.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Their mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.
Solid Ground
www.solid-ground.org
Zipsters are all about helping make the world around them a healthier, happier place to be.
It's a big job - but we've got big hopes. That's why Zipcar is proud to support Solid Ground, who are dedicated to achieving a just and caring community for everyone - free from poverty, prejudice and neglect. Their 27 programs help 35,000 families in King County every year overcome homelessness, hunger, domestic violence and other traumas associated with poverty. By using Zipcar, you're helping support Solid Ground and helping people in need get back on it.
Transportation Choices Coalition
www.transportationchoices.org
Transportation Choices Coalition brings together citizen groups, businesses, public agencies, and concerned individuals across the Washington area who want to see the state's transportation system reformed. Their goal of bringing real opportunities to take a bus, take a train, ride a bike, or walk — as well as drive alone — is one we can really get behind. This means expanding city transportation systems to meet Washington's growing needs now. We agree that the decisions we make now and in the future will have enormous impacts: on our health, environment, economy, and quality of life. Their work to educate Washington residents about making smart transportation choices that work for them makes for a perfect partnership, don't you think?
national partners
StartingBloc
www.startingbloc.org
StartingBloc is dedicated to supporting young professionals interested in using
business as a tool for social change. Through their fellowship program, StartingBloc
works with college students and recent grads to give them the tools to help
drive social, economic, and environmental innovation throughout their careers.
They partner with businesses, universities, and other organizations that set
an example as a force for creating both profit and positive social change. We are proud to support StartingBloc!