WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has redeveloped a mini-soccer pitch at Orchards Elementary School in Vancouver, Wash., in collaboration with Seattle Reign FC and the club’s charitable arm, the RAVE Foundation.
The new mini-pitch is designed to offer students and families an accessible space for recreation and community activities. The project builds on CVS Health’s sponsorship of Seattle Reign FC and the company’s broader efforts to promote health and wellness through soccer.
“Every child deserves opportunities to be active, connect with others and experience the benefits of play, and this new mini-pitch will provide a welcoming space for students and families at Orchards Elementary to come together,” said Amoos Bajwa, region director at CVS Health. “We’re proud to partner with the Seattle Reign and RAVE Foundation on a project that supports youth wellbeing, encourages healthy, active lifestyles and helps strengthen community connections.”
The pitch officially opened on September 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Seattle Reign FC player Jordyn Bugg and representatives from CVS Health, RAVE Foundation and Orchards Elementary. The space will also host health, wellness and youth development programs led by Seattle Reign FC and its partners at RAVE Foundation.
“We’re grateful to CVS Health for its investment in this mini-pitch and its commitment to creating more opportunities for young people to play, connect and thrive”, said Courtney Carter, chief revenue officer at Seattle Reign FC. “Collaborations like this allow us to bring the game beyond the stadium and directly into the communities we serve. Alongside RAVE Foundation, we’re proud to provide Orchards Elementary students and families with a safe, welcoming space to play and help build healthier, stronger communities through soccer.”
The Orchards Elementary field is RAVE Foundation’s 47th mini-pitch. The organization aims to invest in 52 mini-pitches across Washington state by the end of 2026.
“We are proud to open RAVE Foundation’s 47th mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary alongside Seattle Reign FC and CVS Health. This field is part of our statewide commitment to invest in 52 mini-pitches by the end of 2026, helping more children play soccer for free in their own communities,” said Midori Hobbs, associate executive director of RAVE Foundation.
The project is the latest under CVS Health’s multi-year field revitalization commitment. Previous projects include the Garfield Park Bridge Spot in Washington, D.C., and Pantera Park in Diamond Bar, Calif.
CVS Health said it generated $1.4 billion in annual economic impact in Washington state in 2024, provided more than $22.5 million in community support and supported or sustained more than 4,500 jobs.
More information about CVS Health’s soccer initiatives is available through the company’s soccer program.
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