Blog Category: NFL
United Way and Team NFL Go to Capitol Hill
Team NFL and participants of the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol -- tweeting together about the impact they are making in their own communities.
In celebration of United Way Day of Action, 19 NFL players, United Way professionals and high-achieving youth from challenged high schools flocked to Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 21. The NFL players, students and United Way staff gathered on the steps of the Capitol for an historic photo and to participate in “The Big Tweet,” a social media campaign encouraging individuals to share how they are making a difference in their community. Each of the NFL players met with their U.S. Senators and congress member from the U.S. House of Representatives. They shared about the importance of mentors in the life of a child and asked their Member of Congress to join United Way’s initiative to recruit one million readers, tutors and mentors for young people. These players have pledged to find 3,000 volunteers who will help cut the dropout rate in half by 2018. More
06/25/12
Team NFL in Washington, DC for United Way Youth Empowerment Summit
Star Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha kicking off the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit with Team NFL
This week, in celebration of United Way’s fifth annual Day of Action, 19 pro football players are teaming up with United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit. This three-day event, hosted at American University, will engage participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and explore ways to engage more people as volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. More
06/20/12
Athletes and United Ways Making a Difference
Across the country athletes are applying their talents to improve their communities More
05/04/12
Do we really want the rest of the US to associate Detroit with Nickelback?
Ursula Adams from United Way for Southeastern Michigan writes about Nickelback's upcoming performance at the United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show in Detroit next week. More
11/18/11
Detroit Tackles Childhood Obesity
50 volunteers and pro football player Brandon Pettigrew came together to build a playground in downtown Detroit. More11/10/11