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All Jacksonville public high schools now have athletic trainers to treat, prevent sports-related injuries

4 Years Ago (9/12/2019 1:22 PM EST)

Project 17 began in 2015 as a public-private partnership to install full-time, certified athletic trainers at all Duval public high schools by 2020. Led by the nonprofit Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program, the initiative was funded by the Jaguars Foundation and the NFL, as well as the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, Brooks Rehabilitation, Memorial Hospital, Florida Blue and Duval County Public Schools.
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Chicago Tribune (Gregory Pratt) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hold Douglas Park cleanup ahead of ‘Bears vs. Packers

4 Years Ago (9/5/2019 8:46 AM EST)

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell kicked off a Douglas Park cleanup on the Southwest Side on Wednesday. The league hosted a “Huddle for 100” day-of-service in Chicago to mark the start of the NFL’s centennial season on Thursday, the mayor’s office said. Soldier Field will host the NFL season’s opener, which continues the historic rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago Tribune (Pratt) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hold Douglas Park cleanup ahead of ‘Bears vs. Packers

NFL Foundation, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans Lend Support to Dayton and El Paso Communities

4 Years Ago (8/9/2019 10:04 AM EST)

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The NFL Foundation alongside the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans are uniting to support the victims' families from the recent tragedies in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. ​
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More Than 450 Active Players, NFL Legends, Clubs and Partners To Host Youth Football Camps This Summer

4 Years Ago (5/23/2019 12:56 PM EST)

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This summer, thousands of youth and high school students across the country will take the field to participate in more than 800 youth football summer camps or activities hosted by current players, NFL Legends, coaches, clubs and partners as part of the Play Football Summer Season.
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NFL Foundation-LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program Provides $3 Million for New and Refurbished Community Football Fields

4 Years Ago (5/21/2019 1:03 PM EST)

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Community organizations, schools, and parks in 14 cities across the country will receive grants totaling $3 million from the NFL Foundation/LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program.
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NFL Rallying Fans to Give 100 Million Minutes of Service to Commemorate the 100th Season

5 Years Ago (4/15/2019 1:19 PM EST)

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As part of NFL100, the League is invitin​g fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
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$1.5 Million Committed by NFL Foundation to Advance Youth Wellness with USA Football, GENYOUth and Fuel Up To Play 60

5 Years Ago (4/11/2019 1:11 PM EST)

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• Health & Safety

The NFL, USA Football, GENYOUth and Fuel Up to Play 60 announced today the fifth year of the NFL FLAG-In-Schools Program, which aims to increase physical activity among youth by providing FLAG football resources to underserved school communities.
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NFL Foundation Debuts Legends Impact Grant

5 Years Ago (4/11/2019 9:58 AM EST)

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The NFL Foundation announced the Legends Impact Grant, which recognizes the outstanding and ongoing philanthropic efforts of NFL Legends.
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2018 NFL Social Responsibility Annual Report

5 Years Ago (4/1/2019 10:00 AM EST)

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2018 NFL Social Responsibility Annual Report
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