Husky Committed Service Week Begins With Husky Heroes

May 18, 2026 | Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Updated May 22, 2026

SEATTLE – Washington Athletics staff and student-athletes kicked off the annual Husky Committed Service Week on Sunday with Husky Heroes.

UW Athletics, in partnership with Symetra, welcomed individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to Husky Ballpark for a carnival-style field day with interactive sports stations, inflatable activities, snacks, goodie bags, and T-shirts.

Husky student-athletes engaged with participants from the Down Syndrome Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Special Olympics WA., Summit Community Center, UW Haring Center, Hilltop Elementary, Gigi's Playhouse, The Arc and more.

The Huskies partnered with five additional local organizations throughout the week. A group of staff cleaned the streets in U District in partnership with Adopt a Street.

Several groups of volunteers committed their time to a trio of organizations supporting local people and families in need.

Volunteers organized donations at West Side Baby.

Started in 1988, Treehouse is the only nonprofit in Washington state focused on the specific educational, material and financial needs of youth in foster care.

At Mary’s Place, Huskies helped prepare and provide dinner service for the two-parent families, single parents of all genders, extended families, and families with pets who find comfort in the shelter.

Volunteers assisted with facilities support at the Jubilee Women’s Center, including yard work, maintenance, and kitchen clean up.

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