Supporting Our Communities

Gore is committed to improving the communities where our Associates live and work. This commitment extends beyond our medical products through the community involvement of our Associates and company-sponsored volunteer programs.

 

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Arizona

United Way | Gore is a significant contributor to the United Way of Arizona. Gore Associates pledge donations during campaigns each October and Gore matches each donation over $25.

Volunteer time | All Associates are eligible for up to eight hours of paid time off to volunteer and can apply annually for up to $500 in grant money for a non-profit organization of their choice.

Flagstaff Festival of Science | The event’s mission is to connect and inspire the citizens of Northern Arizona, particularly youth, with the wonders of science and the joy of scientific discovery. Gore has sponsored and supported the festival since its inception in 1989.

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The image shows a simplified outline map of the state of Arizona, highlighting the cities of Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tempe marked with red dots.

3,800

Arizona Associates

  • 32% of Gore's global workforce
  • Flagstaff: 2,500+
  • Phoenix: 1,300+

Building our Pipeline

Support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives to inspire interest in STEM careers.

Community Leadership

Support our Associates in actively serving in key volunteer positions on behalf of Gore.

Follow the Associate

Provide volunteer time and donations to support our broader community and Associate interests.

Community Partnership

Be responsive to the broader needs of our community where our Associates live.

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Known for our innovation and distinctive team culture, we work together with healthcare professionals to solve some of the most complex medical challenges with minimally invasive products for a wide range of patients.
 

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Featured community partners and organizations with associates representing Gore in the Greater Flagstaff Community
 
Logo of the Arizona Community Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Logo of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
Logo for the Flagstaff Festival of Science, an annual, free 10-day science celebration held in Flagstaff, Arizona
Logo for the Flagstaff Family Food Center: Food Bank and Kitchen, a nonprofit organization in Flagstaff, Arizona
Logo of Lowell Observatory, a historic astronomical research institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona
Logo for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, a local affiliate of the global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity International
Logo of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA)
Logo for the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Logo of Friends of Camp Colton
Logo of Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance (NALA)
Logo of United Way Northern Arizona
Logo of Northern Arizona University (NAU)
/2026 Northern Arizona STEM Grants
  • Arizona Science Center
  • After-School Academy of Arts
  • AZ Milkweeds for Monarchs
  • Azulita Project
  • Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff
  • Civitan Foundation
  • Elden Pueblo Project
  • Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  • Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
  • Flagstaff Trails Initiative
  • Friends of the Rio de Flag
  • Grand Canyon Youth
  • International Raptor and Falconry Center
  • Meteor Crater Education Alliance
  • Museum of Northern Arizona
  • Puente de Hozho
  • Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF)
  • STEM City
  • The Arboretum at Flagstaff
  • Tynkertopia