BALTIMORE RAVENS OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.
2016 COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK
Ronnie Stanley
Table of Contents Ravens Foundation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ravens Man of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Player Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Volunteerism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Training Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Military Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GamePlanEarth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PLAY 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Breast Cancer Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Team Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Community Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Poe, Cheerleaders & Marching Ravens . . . 33 Football Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ravens RISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Our Mission is to WIN football games, SERVE our fans and be a POSITIVE FORCE in our community. Printing Compliments of WebbMason, Inc.
In Our Community BALTIMORE RAVENS OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.
Through foundation and team programs, player appearances, strategic grant giving and merchandise donations, the Baltimore Ravens supported a multitude of worthy events and organizations in 2016.
+ TEACHERS 180,610 400 RECOGNIZED TOUCHDOWN FOR
MEALS PROVIDED
TO THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK
2,000+
800+ RAVENS
HOLIDAY MEALS
PROVIDED
COMMUNITY APPEARANCES
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LOCAL STUDENTS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED TO ACHIEVE COLLEGE EDUCATION
16,700+ IN THE RAVENS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
RISE PROGRAM
+ 2,000 WITH IN-KIND DONATIONS
EVENTS
SUPPORTED
1,500+
125,000+
$
GAME PLAN EARTH
BOOKMOBILE INVESTMENT
BIKE PARTY RIDERS
90,936 YOUTH REACHED BY
RAVENS PLAY 60
115 RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY
QUARTERBACK LEADERS
2,000,000+
$
DONATED THROUGH
FINANCIAL GRANTS AND CHARITABLE PARTNERSHIPS
2,256 HOME GAME TICKETS DONATED
TO LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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PLAYERS
SHOW YOUR SOFT SIDE
SOFTIES AGAINST
ANIMAL ABUSE
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18,975
Books distributed from Bookmobile in 2016 Brandon Williams
Ravens Foundation, Inc. The Ravens Foundation, Inc. is committed to improving, encouraging and enabling the healthy development of youth in Maryland. The foundation focuses on programs that help youth and their families with various needs, including housing, hunger, education, athletics and mentoring.
Ravens Release Children’s Book “Poe’s Road Trip to Ravens Gameday” follows Poe’s journey throughout the week as he visits various Maryland landmarks leading up to gameday at M&T Bank Stadium. Written by Poe, the children’s book is distributed for free on the Bookmobile to the students it serves and can be purchased at Ravens Team Stores and online. Proceeds from book sales benefit the Ravens Foundation, Inc.
Ravens Unveil Bookmobile The rolling library is fully-funded by the Ravens Foundation, Inc. and is owned and operated by the Maryland Book Bank, a nonprofit organization that distributes free books to students, teachers, schools and organizations across Maryland. With the Bookmobile, the Maryland Book Bank now has the ability to deliver books to low-income children who may not otherwise have the access to these resources. Joe Flacco & Steve Smith Sr.
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3,795
Kids served with Bookmobile in 2016
Joe Flacco
Charitable Partners The Ravens Foundation, Inc. recognizes and gives financial and volunteer support to several Baltimore-area nonprofits, including Athletes Serving Athletes, Bridges, Playworks Maryland, Reading Partners Baltimore and Sisters Circle.
100,000+
$
Annual funding awarded through partnerships
Brandon Williams
Ravens Youth Football Grants The Ravens Foundation, Inc., alongside Under Armour, provided grants for new football equipment and apparel to youth football teams in Maryland. Packages included jerseys, cleats, socks, footballs, gloves and mouth guards.
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Youth Football Grants distributed to teams across Maryland
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Ravens PLAY 60 Grant In its tenth year, the Ravens’ PLAY 60 Grant supported 26 programs with over $100,000 in funding to encourage physical fitness and nutrition education among youth.
1,000,000 +
$
Donated through PLAY 60 Grant since 2007
KIPP Baltimore, Inc.
2016 Ravens PLAY 60 Grant Recipients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Annapolis Recreation and Parks Baltimore Curriculum Project Baltimore Lab School Baltimore Rowing Club Baltimore SquashWise, Inc. BCPS - Allied Sports Program BMoreFit (Baltimore Fitness Academy) Boys and Girls Clubs of Cecil County Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Boys and Girls Clubs of Westminster Creative Alliance Dayspring Programs, Inc. Friends of Patterson Park George W.F. McMechen High School Girls in the Game Girls on the Run of Central Maryland Horizon Day Camp KIPP Baltimore, Inc. Lutherville-Timonium Rec Council Paul’s Place, Inc. St. Francis Neighborhood Center Team Captain Kids Foundation - Hero Boys Run Club The Charm City Youth Lacrosse League The Children’s Home, Inc. The Judy Center at John Ruhrah Umar Boxing Program, Inc.
Ravens Scholars For the seventh-consecutive year, the Ravens Foundation, Inc. recognized five outstanding high school seniors and awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship ($20,000 over four years) to support each scholar’s respective college education.
2016 Ravens Scholars: • Ariel Barbosa Towson High School • I’Shea Boyd Baltimore Polytechnic Institute • Abigail Fowler Francis Scott Key High School
Friends of Patterson Park
Jeremy Zuttah & Horizon Day Camp
• Karen Hernandez Western High School • Tuvia Rappaport Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
$
700,000
Total amount awarded in college scholarships since 2010
In 2016, Smith’s foundation donated over $300,000 to Project 658 to establish the Smith Family Wellness Clinic, which provides free and reduced medical and counseling services to refugee, international and low-income families in Charlotte, NC. The uninsured have the ability to receive traditional medical treatment as well as emotional support, giving them direction toward a healthy life and becoming more self-sufficient members of the community.
2016 Ravens Man of the Year For the second year in a row, Steve Smith Sr. was named the Ravens Man of the Year, as he continues to create a legacy off the field by helping those in need. His efforts include supporting House of Ruth Maryland, hosting free football clinics for kids, thanking our military and distributing food, clothes and shoes to the community. These contributions from Smith Sr. off the field have made a huge impact, and his work will continue after retirement through the Steve Smith Family Foundation, which is dedicated to providing hope and inspiration to those in need and advancing causes that are close to the heart of his family.
“The Smith Family Wellness Clinic is a safe haven, a place where people can be themselves and go to when they are feeling hopeless – a place to find hope.” – Steve Smith Sr.
$
300,000+
Donated to Project 658
“I don’t think fans always get to see the work players do in the community, but the work I do through my foundation gives a different perspective on who I am – this is more than a highlight on YouTube; this is what my family and I chose to do, how we chose to impact.” – Steve Smith Sr.
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Player Foundations
O.J. Brigance
Matt Elam
Jerraud Powers
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Steve Smith Sr.
Benjamin Watson
Lardarius Webb
Terrance West
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All Community Team, Presented by M&T Bank The mission of the All Community Team (ACT) is to increase corporate and community awareness of the Ravens Foundation, player foundations and associated local charitable organizations. Title sponsor, M&T Bank, joins additional Baltimore corporations to provide financial and volunteer support to many Ravens community service projects throughout the season. ACT volunteers participated in monthly community events that included sorting food at the Maryland Food Bank, filling backpacks with supplies for underserved youth, serving food at the Helping Up Mission and distributing groceries to local families during the holidays.
2016 ACT Members: • Advance • Baltimore Sun • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield • Coca-Cola • Comcast SportsNet • Diageo • Giant Food • Kelly • M&T Bank • Maryland Live! • MedStar Health • Pandora • Smyth Jewelers • Verizon • WBAL TV-11 • WBAL 1090AM/98 Rock
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Michael McCrary
17th Annual Honor Rows, Presented by M&T Bank At each home game, the Ravens, M&T Bank and the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism salute youth organizations that provide outstanding volunteer service to local communities. The youth-led organizations, which demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the local community, receive game tickets, pre-game on-field passes and in-game recognition on the RavensVision boards.
2016 Honor Rows recipients: • CASA Club of Hereford High School • Community Law in Action • Baltimore Hebrew Congregation • Banner Neighborhoods’ “Neighborhood Youth Programs” • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake • Boy Scouts of America • Girl Scout Troop 1273 • Hippodrome Foundation Camp Counselors • Hunt’s Memorial United Methodist Church - Mid-High Youth Group • Makings of A Man Male Youth Initiative • Maryland National Guard Freestate ChalleNGe Academy • Montgomery County Recreation • Playworks Maryland Junior Coach Leadership Program • Pocomoke High School Key Club • Silver Oak Academy • Student Union of Gaithersburg High School • The We Cancerve Movement, Inc.
Hippodrome Foundation Camp Counselors
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Eric Weddle
Touchdown for Teachers, Presented by M&T Bank The Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank recognize local teachers for their leadership, dedication and commitment to education and for their outstanding service to their school, students and community.
2016 Touchdown for Teachers: Susan Routson Runnymede Elementary School (Grand Prize Winner) Sandy Bixby Edgemere Elementary School Caitlin Myers South Hagerstown High School Tina Taylor Washington High School Jessica Wurzbacher Padonia International Elementary School
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Community Quarterback The Community Quarterback Award recognizes individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership and commitment to improving the communities in which they live through volunteerism. Each honoree is awarded a financial grant benefitting their respective nonprofit organization.
2016 Community Quarterback winners: Gina Truesdale Casey Cares – Hammy’s Heart Jeremy Lichtenstein Kids In Need Distributors
2016 Community Quarterback Runner-ups: Lily Densmore - Blue Ribbon Project Russell Stewart - Hospice of the Chesapeake Stacey Samuels Cole - Potomac Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women
Community Showcase
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At each Ravens home game, a designated local nonprofit is given free booth space on RavensWalk to interact with fans entering the stadium prior to the game. The opportunity gives the nonprofit unique exposure and the ability to connect with and communicate their message to thousands of fans. In 2016, the Community Showcase featured Athletes Serving Athletes, Bridges, House of Ruth Maryland, One Love Foundation, Playworks Maryland, Reading Partners, and Sisters Circle.
For each Ravens regular season home game, the Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland selects a child whose life has been impacted by organ and tissue donation to run onto the field and retrieve the tee after kickoff.
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Training Camp The Ravens hosted groups from the Baltimore community at training camp, held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. Players and coaches welcomed groups from organizations such as Athletes Serving Athletes, Believe in Tomorrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Casey Cares, Gold Star Mothers, Living Classrooms, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore, Maryland National Guard, SAFE Alternative Foundation, Special Olympics Maryland, TAPS and the Wounded Warrior Project. The Ravens also hosted youth football teams and local families in need.
John Harbaugh
Steve Smith Sr.
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Terrell Suggs
Joe Flacco
Dennis Pitta
C.J. Mosley
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Military Appreciation In 2016, the Ravens and Leidos partnered for a Salute to Service Caravan with special visits to Joint Base Andrews and Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. to visit active duty and civilian service members, as well as wounded warriors from all branches. Joining the caravan were Ravens players Crockett Gillmore, Lawrence Guy, Ryan Jensen, Bronson Kaufusi and Brandon Williams. The Ravens salute members of the armed forces through several other initiatives, including hosting military members at training camp and regular season practices, hosting workouts for wounded warriors, welcoming home soldiers and showing support through care packages, letters and daily communication.
Hometown Hero Award Seats for Service At each home game, the Ravens and Northrop Grumman honor a group including representatives of the military, first responders, veterans and/or wounded warriors. The group receives reserved seating, with a sixth seat remaining ceremoniously unoccupied to represent and honor soldiers who are POW or MIA.
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Owner Steve Biscotti
The Ravens, joined by Dietz & Watson, honor active and veteran service men and women at every Ravens home game during the pre-game presentation of the game ball to the head referee.
GamePlanEarth & Earth Day GamePlanEarth (GPE) is a season-long environmental initiative established and led by the Ravens to help make Baltimore a more sustainable city. Through this program, the team hopes to further inform fans about growing environmental challenges and encourage them to recycle, reuse and conserve. GPE is an extension of the team’s continued efforts to reinforce M&T Bank Stadium’s LEED Gold Certification, a designation given to organizations that strive to deliver healthy, eco-friendly, cost-saving and energy- and water-efficient operating buildings in the community. For past projects, the team has partnered with Baltimore Bike Party, Baltimore Exelon Eco-Team, Baltimore Community ToolBank, Parks & People Foundation, Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor, Green Street Academy and The GreenMount School. Crockett Gillmore
Kapron Lewis-Moore
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PLAY 60 Challenge The Baltimore Ravens hosted their first PLAY 60 Festival to kick off the year-round efforts of the NFL PLAY 60 campaign. Members of the Ravens 2016 rookie class joined over 300 children from various Baltimore City after-school programs, including Living Classrooms and EBLO (Education-Based Latino Outreach), and led them through football drills and activities. In addition, the Ravens hosted assemblies at Deer Park and West Towson Elementary Schools. Players Kamar Aiken, Breshad Perriman, Michael Pierce, Matt Skura and Mike Wallace joined Poe and Ravens cheerleaders in challenging students at the schools to be physically active.
Kamar Aiken & Mike Wallace
PLAY 60 Game Prior to the Ravens-Seahawks Week 14 game, 11 youth (pictured right) were invited to take part in a pre-game ceremony at M&T Bank Stadium. These students, who excelled in the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge, were recognized on the field as “youth fitness ambassadors� for their commitment to practicing healthy habits and exercising every day.
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Anthony Levine Sr.
Project ACES For the seventh-consecutive year, the Ravens partnered with the Carroll County school district to execute the PLAY 60 Challenge through the school system’s existing Project ACES (Active Children Excel in School) program. Anthony Levine Sr., Albert McClellan and Zach Orr attended a kickoff event with students at Robert Moton Elementary. The program alone reached 26 elementary schools throughout Carroll County, totaling close to 11,000 students.
90,936
Youth reached by the Ravens PLAY 60 program in 2016
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Hometown Huddle
2016
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The Baltimore Ravens hosted their fifth annual Ravens TEAM Challenge at Under Armour’s Banner Field in Baltimore City as part of the 2016 NFL/United Way Hometown Huddle. Under the guidance of Playworks Maryland, students from Dr. Carter G. Woodson and George Washington Elementary schools tested their physical endurance and ability to work as a team in order to complete various challenges such as kickball, dodgeball, ultimate football and a series of relays. Players Kamar Aiken, Willie Henry, Matt Judon, Alex Lewis, Chris Moore, Stephane Nembot, Keenan Reynolds, Matt Skura, Ronnie Stanley and Tavon Young were in attendance.
L.I.F.T. The Ravens hosted their second annual L.I.F.T. (Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive) Conference, a leadership seminar for female student-athletes from Baltimore City and Baltimore County public high schools. Sophomores and juniors from select schools were nominated to participate by their respective athletic directors. The criteria to be selected included those student-athletes who serve as both an “untitled leader” and “unsung hero” for their particular sports programs. The event is designed to empower the next generation female student-athletes and develop their leadership skills, helping them succeed both on and off the playing field.
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Breast Cancer Awareness During pre-game festivities at the Week 5 Ravens vs. Redskins game, a group of 30 women who are breast cancer survivors or are currently undergoing treatment, were honored during the singing of the national anthem.
Ravens BCA efforts were highlighted at a Ravens RISE High School Game when the Centennial Eagles hosted the Reservoir Gators. Both teams sported pink gear, and the field was decorated with breast cancer awareness banners. The American Cancer Society (ACS) was on site to promote the campaign and accept donations, while Zeta Tau Alpha distributed pink ribbons.
The Ravens hosted the second annual Sip ‘N Paint Night at M&T Bank Stadium, where players Matt Elam, Sheldon Price and Shareece Wright joined women for a fun evening and an instructional painting session.
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130,000+
$
Donated by Team Purple to the ACS since 2012
Team Purple Purple, sponsored by Giant Food, is the official Baltimore Ravens club created just for women. The goal of Purple is to provide our female fans a community entirely for themselves and a forum to stay involved with the team and each other through updates, special offers, events and more. In 2016, members of Team Purple participated in the 10th annual A Purple Evening, ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Purple Wine & Dine, Sip ‘N Paint, Purple Poses & Pints and the Purple Away Game Trip. Tavon Young
Over 5,000 Ravens female fans joined nearly 25 Ravens players for the 10th annual A Purple Evening held at M&T Bank Stadium which featured on-field activities, Football 101 sessions, fan forums, autograph sessions and exclusive stadium access.
Over 5,000 Ravens female fans joined nearly 40 Ravens players for the 10th annual A Purple Evening held at M&T Bank Stadium and featured on-field activities, Football 101 sessions, fan forums, autograph sessions and exclusive stadium access.
Steve Smith Sr.
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Feed the Flock For the past 21 years, the Ravens have supported the Maryland Food Bank (MFB), the largest charitable food provider in Maryland. In 2016, the team once again continued their #FeedTheFlock November food collection efforts, in conjunction with Giant Food. Ravens defensive lineman Brandon Williams, spokesman and ambassador for the MFB, asked fans to do their part to help the more than 760,000 people in Maryland who don’t know where their next meal may come from. Fans participated in a variety of ways, which included donating to the 21st annual Family Food & Funds Drive held prior to the Ravens-Bengals Week 11 game.
Brandon Williams
2016 Food Drive 1,710 meals Ravens Virtual Donation Team Website 46,898 meals Family Food and Funds Drive at M&T Bank Stadium 99,167 meals In-Store Giant Food Collection 15,000 meals Brandon Williams Personal Donation 17,835 meals Lady Ravens Donation
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Kamar Aiken
Beach Bash Fans were invited to join Ravens Kamar Aiken, Crockett Gillmore, Lawrence Guy, Brandon Williams, coaches, Cheerleaders and mascot Poe at the fifth annual Ravens Beach Bash, as the team turned Ocean City, Md. into Ravenstown for the weekend. Activities included the Ocean City Purple Friday Caravan, the Annual Ravens Roosts parade, a laser show and bonfire at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and a 7-on-7 high school football tournament, presented by Under Armour.
Joe Flacco
Flock Festival Ravens fans flocked to M&T Bank Stadium for a family day of fun at the Ravens Flock Festival to watch the team announce its fourth-round draft selections live on NFL Network and meet the Ravens’ 2016 first-round draft pick Ronnie Stanley. Fans were able to tour locker rooms, participate in interactive games and interact with former and current Ravens players, including Joe Flacco, Crockett Gillmore, Steve Smith Sr., Eric Weddle and Brandon Williams.
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Purple Fridays The Ravens held their Purple Friday Caravan during Countdown to Kickoff Week to paint the town purple and gear up for the 2016 football season. The caravan made special stops at Baltimore-area schools, where mascot Poe, cheerleaders and the Marching Ravens greeted hundreds of excited teachers and students.
Ravens Family Movie Night In celebration of Father’s Day, the Ravens hosted a movie night at M&T Bank Stadium. Fans were encouraged to grab a blanket and bring their family to sit on the field, where their favorite players play, for a special viewing of the Minions movie on the HD RavensVision boards.
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Trading Places Baltimore Ravens Jerraud Powers and John Urschel surprised customers by taking on the role of Southwest Airlines customer service representatives and operations agents at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Southwest Airlines invited the players to trade places and to make announcements and collect boarding passes from passengers. Justin Forsett
John Urschel
Pass It Forward The Ravens and Verizon Wireless teamed up to launch a community-wide ‘Pass It Forward’ campaign that included a full day of activities planned throughout the Baltimore area to surprise Ravens fans. Ravens players Justin Forsett and Justin Tucker, along with Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe, surprised fans with random acts of kindness that included gas gift cards at Royal Farms, free lunch at Towson Hot Bagels, paid Fort McHenry Tunnel tolls and passes to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Ravens players Crockett Gillmore and John Urschel also visited newborns at MedStar Fanklin Square Medical Center and hosted a Papa John’s pizza party for first responders at the Ellicott City Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc.
John Urschel & Crockett Gillmore
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United Way Character Playbook
Lardarius Webb
The Ravens partnered with United Way of Central Maryland, Verizon Wireless and EverFi to launch Character Playbook in the Baltimore community, a new digital learning initiative that teaches students the necessary skills to help cultivate character and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Ravens Morgan Cox, Sam Koch, Alex Lewis, Matt Stover, Lardarius Webb and mascot Poe visited Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/ Middle School to launch the interactive digital Character Playbook program to more than 250 6th-8th grade students.
UA House at Fayette Grand Opening Ray Lewis
Dick Cass
The Ravens partnered with Under Armour for the renovation of the UA House at Fayette, a first-of-its kind community center operated by Living Classrooms. Ravens president Dick Cass and Ravens legend Ray Lewis joined Kevin Plank, Founder and CEO of Under Armour, and other local and state officials for the grand opening of the community center.
1,000,000
$ 27
Donated to the UA House project
Ronnie Stanley & Lola
Helping Animals in Baltimore In 2016, Ravens players spent time helping thousands of animals in the Baltimore area by working with animal interest groups that include the Maryland SPCA, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and the Show Your Soft Side Campaign. Players even went as far as to adopt some new lucky pets, including Ronnie Stanley when he made headlines by wanting to a adopt a “not-so-adoptable� dog named Lola from BARCS.
Steve Smith Sr. & Family
House of Ruth & One Love The Ravens continue to dedicate team resources to both the House of Ruth Maryland and the One Love Foundation to support victims of intimate partner violence and educate the community on prevention. In 2016, teammates joined Ravens Steve Smith Sr. when he hosted his Steve Smith Family Foundation Fashion Show to benefit the House of Ruth Maryland.
Steve Smith Sr.
$
1,000,000+
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Gridiron Halloween Party The Ravens took over Dave & Buster’s in Arundel Mills Mall for the 17th annual Goodwill Gridiron Halloween Party and were joined by more than 600 guests at the festive party. Ravens players were the event’s costume contest judges, while all proceeds benefitted employment programs at Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake to help the disabled and underprivileged secure and retain jobs.
Shareece Wright
Gift of Warmth The Ravens partnered with BGE HOME and United Way of Central Maryland to provide a much-needed Gift of Warmth to a family in Baltimore. Just in time for the holidays, the selected family received a new heating system that was delivered and installed by BGE HOME. Ravens Shareece Wright and mascot Poe were there to join in on the surprise and spent time playing football in the front yard.
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Matt Elam & Matt Skura
Hospital Visits Ravens players, including Matt Elam, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Matt Skura and Shareece Wright joined Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe at Union Memorial Hospital, a division of MedStar Health, the official medical partner of the Baltimore Ravens, to continue the annual tradition of spreading cheer to patients who are unable to be home for the holidays. During the season, players frequently visited with patients and children at hospitals throughout Maryland.
Kapron Lewis-Moore & Shareece Wright
Coat Distribution The Baltimore Ravens hosted the 13th annual Coat Distribution (left) at the Helping Up Mission Homeless Shelter (Baltimore, Md.). Several Ravens players helped, including Marqueston Huff, Sam Koch, Steve Smith Sr. and Terrance West.
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Holiday Giving Thanks to Ravens players, thousands of families received support, including food and presents during the holiday season. Food distributions and meal services were led by Kamar Aiken, Morgan Cox, Carl Davis, Lawrence Guy, Anthony Levine Sr., Kapron Lewis-Moore, Breshad Perriman, Justin Tucker, Lardarius Webb, Terrance West, Brandon Williams and Shareece Wright. Several players, including Jimmy Smith and Benjamin Watson, hosted and supported additional holiday events and special gift-giving celebrations.
Morgan Cox & Justin Tucker
Kamar Aiken
Lawrence Guy
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Steve Smith Sr.
Holiday Helpers In December, Ravens Steve Smith Sr. hosted the 12th annual Holiday Helpers event at the Target store in Owings Mills, Md. Ravens teammates, along with mascot Poe and Ravens cheerleaders, joined Smith Sr. in serving as personal shoppers for area children, who received gift certificates courtesy of him, his teammates and Ravens coaches.
Willie Henry
Anthony Levine Sr.
Steve Smith Sr. Justin Tucker
Justin Forsett
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Ravens Cheerleaders The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders not only support the team and entertain fans at home games, the squad of 53 men and women spend much of their time in the community as ambassadors for the organization. In 2016, the Cheerleaders teamed up with Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore, The Wounded Warrior Project, Icing Smiles and the Make A Wish Foundation in their charitable efforts around Baltimore. They’ve also supported our troops on three military tours spanning five countries, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.
Mascot Poe Poe, the official mascot of the Baltimore Ravens, spends countless hours celebrating birthdays, corporate events, weddings and many other family celebrations, including Purple Fridays, Ravens events and school appearances throughout the season. This past year, Poe lent a helping hand in the community by visiting PLAY 60 schools, libraries, military events, hospitals and helping the Ravens Foundation by writing a book just for kids entitled, “Poe’s Road Trip to Ravens Gameday!”
Marching Ravens Baltimore’s Marching Ravens have a tradition of serving Ravens fans both at home games and in the community for over 69 years. In addition to performing at M&T Bank Stadium in front of 71,000 fans at every home game, the Marching Ravens perform at numerous 4th of July parades, Ravens events, school visits, and various community functions throughout the year.
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Baltimore Football Alumni At every Ravens home game, the team honors alumni through the Legend of the Game program, presented by Horseshoe Casino. The 2016 honorees included Jermaine Lewis, Rob Burnett, Derrick Mason, Tony Siragusa, Bart Scott, Duane Starks, Edwin Mulitalo and Lenny Moore. Alumni were out and about posing for pictures and signing autographs at various Ravens events throughout the year, including Ravens Beach Bash, Play Like A Raven Football Clinics, Countdown to Kickoff festivities, A Purple Evening, NFL Character Education assemblies, Verizon ‘Pass It Forward’ stops and holiday events, including turkey giveaways with Giant Food.
Duane Starks & Qadry Ismail
Tony Siragusa Stephanie & Ryan Jensen
Lady Ravens Association The Lady Ravens Association consists of spouses and significant others of Ravens players, coaches and staff. The women support the Ravens in their community efforts and assist in generating funds for the Ravens Foundation, Inc.
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Ravens RISE Ravens RISE is the team’s football outreach program that provides football players, from youth to the high school level, opportunities to ‘Play Like A Raven.’ Interested players, coaches or team moms are encouraged to register and become part of the Ravens RISE youth football movement.
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Youth Football Team Moms Honored as Ravens RISE “Team Moms of the Year” Football Coaches Recognized as Ravens High School Coaches of the Week
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High School Football Teams Competed in the Ravens Halftime Combine, presented by T. Rowe Price Youth/High School Football Teams Played Games at M&T Bank Stadium
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Youth Football Grants Distributed for Apparel/Equipment
1,003 35
Football Clinic Participants
70
High School Football Teams Who Participated in the Ravens RISE Football Leaders Summit
52 56
Head’s Up Football Safety Coach Clinic Participants
Youth Football Teams Invited to Attend Training Camp at the Under Armour Performance Center
42,000
$
Monetary Donations to High School Football Programs
3,962,143
Votes in the Ravens RISE High School Football Showdown Poll
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High School Teams Competed in the Ravens 7-on-7 Football Tournament, presented by Under Armour OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY. | 36
Contact us @RavensCommunity Donation Requests
Mascot
The Baltimore Ravens have a strong commitment to the community and strive to assist as many nonprofit organizations as possible within our geographical region. Throughout the course of each year, the Ravens donate thousands of items to worthwhile organizations through in-kind merchandise. Donation requests must be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to the scheduled event. For additional donation guidelines and our online donation request form, please visit BaltimoreRavens.com/donations.
Visit BaltimoreRavens.com/mascot to complete a Mascot Request Form. All requests must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Ravens License Plates
Players
Ravens fans can purchase the official Ravens license plate, offered by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, for $55, which includes a $25 MVA fee and a $30 tax-deductible gift to the Ravens Foundation, Inc.
The Ravens players are committed to supporting Baltimore and its surrounding communities throughout the year. While we recognize the importance of community support through in-person appearances, due to a high volume of requests, player availability is on an extremely limited basis.
Visit BaltimoreRavens.com/licenseplates to download the application.
Cheerleaders Visit BaltimoreRavens.com/cheerleaders to complete a Cheerleader Request Form. All requests must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Foundation Donations If you are interested in supporting the Ravens’ outreach programs by making a tax-deductible donation to the foundation, please mail a check payable to Ravens Foundation, Inc. to the address below:
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Baltimore Ravens Attn: Community Relations 1 Winning Drive Owings Mills, MD 21117
As part of the Ravens’ Rookie Orientation, the 2016 rookie class spent an afternoon in June at the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore City, visiting with and serving lunch to the residents of the homeless shelter.
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THANK YOU!
We would like to thank our fans for their constant support, as well as our community and corporate partners that elevate our charitable work. We look forward to the 2017 season!