United Way TEAM NFL
Team NFL
The difference between a graduate and a dropout could be you. Pledge now to help United Way cut the dropout rate in half by becoming a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor.
Pledge to help Cliff Avril and United Way cut the dropout rate in half by becoming a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor.
Player Info
Player Team: Detroit Lions
Position: Defensive End
College Attended: Purdue University
Year Graduated: 2011
Major/Degree: Business Management
Number of Volunteers Recruited
23 Volunteers Recruited
Blog
Buccaneers: TEAM DAVIN’s Literacy Program Kicks Off Volunteer Year
The leading recruiter of United Way volunteers in the NFL, Bucs Pro Bowl G Davin Joseph got help from some of those volunteers this week in promoting literacy at a local elementary school
Posted on 03/01/13
By Team NFL 
From Team Spirit to Holiday Spirit
By Tracey Holmes
Director, NFL Partnership
United Way Worldwide
Forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the best deals are on #GivingTuesday— a special day for charities, families, businesses and individuals to transform the way people think about, talk about and participate in the season of giving.
Posted on 11/26/12
By Team NFL
Tackling Issues in Education with United Way and TEAM NFL
By Timothy Klawitter
United Way TEAM NFL Intern
United Way and the National Football League have partnered up to recruit volunteer readers, tutors and mentors to improve education and work toward a common good. Representatives from NFL teams have been chosen join the initiative to hopefully cut the high school dropout rate in half by 2018.
Posted on 08/27/12
By Team NFL
Get Inspired, Live United.
By Michéle Danno
United Way TEAM NFL Intern
From east coast to west, poverty to excess riches, middle school to middle age, a variety of Team NFL members were brought together in our nation’s capitol last week for one purpose – to discuss the abhorrent state of education in America.
Posted on 07/17/12
By Team NFL
TEAM NFL Takes On DC
By Julia Peterson
United Way TEAM NFL Intern
United Way’s TEAM NFL kicked off the Youth Empowerment Summit on June 19 with enthusiasm. There were games, good food and…. dancing? Yes, there was a dance-off or two. Who knew NFL players could move on the dance floor just as well as they do on the field?
Posted on 07/16/12
By Team NFL
United for a Better Tomorrow - The Youth Empowerment Summit
By Gabe Trujillo
United Way TEAM NFL Intern
Imagine sitting with three of your closest friends from high school, talking about classes, movies and plans for summer vacation. Now imagine that one of the friends you’re sitting with will not be able to graduate on time.
Posted on 07/13/12
By Team NFL
United Way TEAM NFL Youth Empowerment Summit - Fueled by Compassion
By Andrea Masenda
United Way TEAM NFL Intern
The relationship between United Way and the NFL makes for an unbeatable combination. The reach of influence streaming from NFL players such as Carolina Panther’s QB Cam Newton and Green Bay Packer wide receiver Greg Jennings is undeniable.
Posted on 07/13/12
By Team NFL
You think you know a guy
By Tracey Holmes
Director, NFL Partnership
United Way Worldwide
It is human nature to generalize, stereotype, define people based on our own experiences to date. But every once in a while, people surprise you in ways that blow your expectations out the window and your aspirations to the moon.
Posted on 07/05/12
By Team NFL
TEAM NFL Headed to DC for United Way Youth Empowerment Summit
This week, in celebration of United Way’s fifth annual Day of Action, 19 NFL 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.
Posted on 06/18/12
By Team NFL
United Way Volunteer Reader, Tutor and Mentor Orientation Webcast
Watch the 30 minute webcast and learn everything you need to know to get started as a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor.
Posted on 10/17/11
By Team NFL
Team NFL Education Volunteers In Action!
Five Team NFL Education Volunteer Recruiters gathered at United Way's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia to kick-off their efforts earlier this year. Watch the video today.
Posted on 10/05/11
By Team NFL
Introducing the Team NFL Education Volunteer Recruiters
United Way is proud to announce the Team NFL, a core group of civic-minded, college-educated NFL players committed to helping United Way recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. The effort is led by NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who is joined by Leigh Bodden of the New England Patriots; Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals; Josh Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns; and George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills.
Posted on 10/01/11
By Team NFL
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