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NFL Players Leading Change

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NFL Players Leading Change See how players are strengthening communities from the ground up — and inspiring millions of fans to see their own power to make a difference.
Standing with players making an impact

Stand Together is partnering with the NFL to amplify the voices and impact of players leading change in their communities through the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign and other social impact initiatives. Stand Together, a philanthropic community tackling the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, is working with players to unlock the strength within communities and inspire fans to be a part of the transformation.

 

Inspiring communities nationwide

When fans see their favorite players leading meaningful efforts in their communities, it sends a powerful message. No one is alone wanting to make a difference, and everyone has a role to play.

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NFL Players Working in a Kitchen

Spotlight: Damar Hamlin

When the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin got back up, he didn’t just return to football. He doubled down on McKees Rocks, helping kids discover their talent and giving them the tools to chase something bigger. Through the Chasing M's Foundation — and the NFL’s #MyCauseMyCleats initiative — he’s building a blueprint any city could run with.

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Featured stories

Explore how NFL players and Stand Together's network of changemakers are partnering to create real impact, inspire fans, and reimagine what's possible in communities across America.

Jonathan Allen with a family. Jonathan Allen shows that anyone can help families in crisis

He once spent time in foster care. Now, he’s showing how each of us can keep families together.

NFL Players Working in a Kitchen How NFL players are unlocking the strength within communities

Through player stories, the NFL and Stand Together hope to inspire fans to get involved.

Arik Armstead smiling Why this NFL player went from football camps to career camps

NFL Man of the Year winner Arik Armstead works with corporate partners to build career development camps.

Photo of the Man of the Year award. The other major trophy during Super Bowl weekend is this one

You don’t have to be a pro athlete to put their lessons to work in your own community.

Student giving a high five to adults. NFL legend delivers life-changing surprise to students and teachers

The Super Bowl week story you didn’t hear — how one STEM school got a new life.

A pair of cleats against dramatic backlighting 3 NFL players giving new meaning to ‘footwork’

Watch these professional football players highlight what matters most to them off the field.

A mother holding her child. Their son was born with a heart defect. Now they help other kids

Started by NFL legend Greg Olsen and his wife, The HEARTest Yard brings care to children with heart defects.

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