Set Goals, Build Lasting Habits, and Win Big
with Renew Wellness Challenge
February 3 – March 2
DC Government Employees, it’s time to kickstart your year! Join the 2025 District Employee Wellness Challenge – Renew and take the first step toward transforming your health—physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.
Brought to you by the DCHR Wellness Program, Kaiser Permanente, and Health Enhancement Systems (HES), this challenge is designed to refresh your mind, energize your body, and strengthen your connections with others. By setting meaningful goals and building lasting habits, you'll develop the resilience you need to thrive—no matter what life throws your way.
Complete activities, track your progress, and experience a powerful shift in how you feel—inside and out. Let’s make 2025 your healthiest year yet!
Are you ready to reinvigorate and refresh? Let's renew together!
Watch the Renew preview video to learn more.
Go to dcgovwellness.renewmyway.com to register.
Be sure to sign up for Renew before Monday, February 10.
Key Dates
★ Registration: Wednesday, January 22 – Monday, February 10
★ Logging Starts: Monday, February 3
★ Challenge Dates: February 3 – March 2
About
What is Renew?
Renew is a program to reinvigorate your mind and body, clarify purpose, and strengthen relationships. It offers. strategies for all aspects of well-being – physical, mental, social, and emotional.
How does it work?
Choose from 30 Renew activities in 4 interest areas:
Boost Happiness
Create Calm
Sharpen Focus
Increase Energy
Explore and experiment, or practice favorites to build new habits.
Daily Activities
Aim for 1 activity a day - 2 a day max.
Choose activities that matter most to you.
Participating in Duo (optional)
A Duo includes 2 people – you and another participant.
A Duo starts the day after someone accepts an invitation.
The goal is to complete a Duo illustration together – with each person contributing 5 activities.
You can be part of 1 or 2 Duo at a time.
Who can participate?
All DC Government employees, including household members ages 18+.
Mobile App
Employee may participate online by computer or cell phone. Apps are free to download on the App Store or Google Play.
Challenge Incentives
Get a Chance to Win Up to $100!
Join the Renew Wellness Challenge and track your progress for a chance to win up to $100 in rewards! Stay committed, stay engaged, and you could be one of our lucky winners!
Start Strong and Get Early Bird Rewards
First 20 employees to REGISTER and ADD at least 1 Friend:
Each will receive a $25 gift card
Celebrate Achievements with Amazing Prizes
Top 10 employees with the MOST POSTS on the Wellness Engagement:
Each will receive a $25 gift card
100 randomly selected employees who MEET ALL the below criteria:
1. Meet Program Goal
2. Complete 2 Duos
3. Complete the Program Evaluation
Each will receive a $50 gift card
Renew Your Well-Being: Join the 4-Week Challenge!
Transform your health—physically, mentally, and emotionally—in just 4 weeks!
Set goals, build resilience, and renew your well-being while earning amazing rewards.
Ready to rise and thrive? Let the challenge begin!