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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL foundation donates $1 Million for free youth football camps led by over 400 players and coaches
Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All across the country this summer, hundreds of NFL players, coaches, and legends are trading game plans for community huddles. Thanks to nearly $1 million in funding from the NFL Foundation, more than 400 members of the league's extended family will host free youth football camps—giving kids, especially in underserved areas, a safe space to learn, run, and just be kids. The initiative isn't new, but its reach and purpose feel more meaningful than ever. NFL stars bring free football camps to underserved communities through $1 million NFL foundation initiative For more than two decades, the NFL Foundation has quietly powered one of the league's most grassroots initiatives—summer football camps that cost families nothing and offer something priceless in return. These non-contact camps aren't about producing the next MVP; they're about introducing kids to football, teamwork, and active play in a low-pressure, high-energy environment. 'The more than 400 NFL players, legends and coaches who are hosting free youth football camps this summer are great ambassadors for our game,' said Alexia Gallagher, NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation. 'We are excited to see the impact they'll make in communities across the country this year and beyond.' Names like Arik Armstead , Mike Evans , Jeffery Simmons , DK Metcalf , and Aaron Donald are among those stepping up to lead camps in their communities. Armstead, the Jaguars defensive lineman and 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, is heading back to his hometown of Sacramento. 'Throughout my career, I've made it my mission off the field to empower youth by providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive,' Armstead said. 'All children deserve access to safe places where they can play and grow, and I'm proud to create that space for Sacramento youth this summer.' Alongside these camps, the Foundation partners with USA Football to roll out First Down Clinics—a free intro to football focused on age-appropriate basics. In 2024 alone, over 60,000 kids participated in more than 300 clinics tied to major NFL events. Whether it's through these camps, the year-round PLAY 60 initiative, or programs like Character Playbook, the NFL Foundation has quietly become a force for good in communities nationwide. With over $1 billion in lifetime giving, this summer's effort is another reminder that the league's biggest plays sometimes happen far from the field. Also Read: Houston Texans' new coach Nick Caley could be the NFL's biggest X-Factor in 2025
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
A Kind "KICKOFF" to the Super Bowl for 900 Schools and 273,000 Students
CLEVELAND, February 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kindland: WHO: Kindland (Values-in-Action Foundation) with support from the NFL Foundation and the Pro Football Hall of Fame WHAT: Kickoff for Kindness: A Nationwide School Kindness Presentation WHERE: Video being viewed by 273,000 students in 900 schools across the United States WHEN: TOMORROW, February 6, 2025 All schools view the program on the SAME DAY at a time convenient for their schedule. REQUEST FOR COVERAGE (Interviews available) - With support from the NFL Foundation and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kindland is proud to present its Kickoff for Kindness video presentation to 900 schools and 273,000 students across the country on February 6th before Super Bowl weekend. Provided free to schools, the inspiring video presentation, which is introduced by student broadcasters, encourages students to lead with compassion, empathy, and kindness while being inspired by NFL & Pro-Football Hall of Fame players' kindness stories, positive peer messages, and more. It features stories from several players from the NFL and Pro Football Hall of Fame including current New York Giants' wide receiver Darius Slayton and his work with the Far Rockaway, Harlem, and Bronx Giants program with the New York City Police Foundation. "Hearing these inspiring stories motivates the kids to think about the importance of kindness in their own lives. All schools are encouraged to show the video on February 6 so that students feel united in working toward one common goal - treating one another with kindness, caring and respect," said Stuart Muszynski, CEO and Founder of Values-in-Action Foundation. Schools pre-registered for the presentation at and can fit the video into a viewing schedule that works best for their schedules. As part of Kickoff for Kindness, Kindland also hosted a nationwide video contest that challenged students ages 12-19 to create a video that conveys the power of kindness. The winning video is featured in the 40-minute school presentation. The contest's Grand Prize winner Mary McMahon of Mentor, Ohio received two tickets to the Super Bowl courtesy of the NFL Foundation. Watch Mary's video HERE The kindness will continue after February 6th as Kindland launches its 2025 Kindness Games - a national competition to see which schools to post the most acts of kindness from February 17 – April 18th. "The Kindness Games are important because they heighten student and staff awareness to the importance of kindness and the positive impact it can have on their schools," added Mr. Muszynski. Schools have the opportunity to win cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 or $1,000 for first, second, and third places, respectively, in each of the following grade categories: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Schools can register to participate at About Kindland Kindland is a national initiative of Values-in-Action Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been in the business of spreading positivity and kindness for 31 years. It has created and implemented a variety of programs to service all demographics in schools, businesses, and communities. It has reached over 2.1 million students in all 50 states. View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT: Amanda GuarnieriValues-in-Action Foundationamanda@ 440-463-6205 Sign in to access your portfolio
