25 Years of Giving

years of giving

25 YEARS OF GIVING

The Ravens are

committed to embracing and improvingthe communities

surrounding

our team.

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.

Dear Friend and Devoted Ravens Fan: Upon the Ravens’ 1996 arrival in Baltimore, the organization set out on a mission to become a positive force throughout our community. Those efforts began immediately with the philanthropic leadership of the Modell Family, and they carry on today as we adapt our support to address the various needs and challenges facing many Marylanders.

With this year’s community impact book, we felt it was important to observe and reflect on the past 25 years of service – emphasizing the sustained commitment demonstrated by our players, coaches, staff and partners.

We vow to continue using our energy, visibility and investments to make a meaningful difference throughout Baltimore and all over Maryland.

Thank you for your support and encouragement in helping serve the community we love.

Sincerely,

Steve Bisciotti

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2020 IN our COMMUNITY “First responders are the people that are leaving their families every day to help serve their community. Thank you for everything you all are doing.”

– Mark Andrews

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.

9,300,000

$

in DONATIONs BY RAVENS AND THE STEPHEN AND RENEE BISCIOTTI FOUNDATION FOR COVID-19 AND SOCIAL JUSTICE SUPPORT IN 2020

During the 2020 season, the Ravens featured “Mo’s Rows” – a section of cardboard cutouts honoring late superfan, Mo Gaba, after his courageous battle with cancer. Mo’s mother, Sonsy, was given a special tour of the section before it was unveiled.

“It’s critically important to invest in the well-being and development of those who need it most. Our hope is that we can help make a positive impact that will be felt by many.”

– Steve Bisciotti Ravens Owner Bradley and Nikki Bozeman safely visited local nonprofit organizations to distribute food via robots during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1,565,209 Meals donated by players & coaches

685,000+

$

Raised for the maryland food bank through the annual food and funds drive The Ravens and their mascot, Poe, donated soundproof headphones to Baltimore City Public Schools students to aid in virtual learning.

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Terrell Suggs

For

For many years, the Ravens have supported local social justice efforts, notably donating HVAC systems to Baltimore City elementary schools, encouraging community members to vote in local and national elections, sending letters to government representatives and donating vehicles to the Baltimore City Police Department.

Matthew Judon

Chris Moore

social justice efforts “I’m proud of our team, organization and staff in the fight against systemic racism, and of Steve Bisciotti, for creating our committee of players, really listening to us and providing the foundations to make a difference. We’re committed to making a long-term change in our world and specifically this country.”

– Ronnie Stanley (at left)

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.

“Be an example of change. We’re with you, and we’ll do it together.”

– hall of famer Ray Lewis

Along with head coach John Harbaugh, Lewis joined Ravens players in support of the Baltimore community just days after the city’s unrest in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray.

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25 YEARS OF GIVING Jonathan Ogden Michael McCrary

Brian Billick

a history of outreach “What this team does in the community, I think it’s unheard of, and I’m proud to be a part of this community. Spending time with the athletes [from Special Olympics Maryland] is a lot of fun for me. They’re always having a bunch of fun as they compete, and it’s just cool that they kind of let me in their group.

You see a different side of these athletes. It’s just a great experience to come out here and interact with them and support them as they compete in the sport they love.”

– Joe Flacco

(at right)

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Ray Lewis

Bart Scott

Matt Stover

Jamal Lewis

Todd Heap

signature projects

2020 Signature Project Edgecombe Circle Elementary School

Morgan Cox Justin Tucker

“The Ravens came in and transformed our school in one day!

We’re so grateful to have them in our community. Our kids really look up to them!”

– Nikia Carter, Principal Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School (opposite page)

Lamar Jackson

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FACTS & FIGURES OF THE RAVENS’ ANNUAL SIGNATURE PROJECTS Since 2005, the Ravens have: •

Worked with Kaboom! to overhaul and update five Baltimore-area playgrounds, including the most recent project at Edgecombe Circle in 2020

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Renovated three facilities, including the Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School library (2015), the Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School (2017), and the Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club (2019)

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Partnered with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake to build 18 new rowhomes (2013)

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Launched the Ravens Bookmobile (2016), adding a second one in 2019; The Bookmobiles have distributed over 530,000+ books to students across Maryland

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Partnered with Under Armour to donate uniforms to Baltimore City high school student-athletes (2014); The team made an initial uniform donation in 2005

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Longtime general manager Ozzie Newsome joined Baltimore leaders as the renovated Lumsden-Scott Stadium at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute was unveiled in 2006. The $1.26M overhaul included: brand new turf field, four tower lights, restroom renovations, press box renovations and a brand new concession stand (above).

The Ravens have funded or committed funding to the renovation of 12 Baltimore-area football fields, including the Art Modell Field at Mervo, which was completed in 2008 (at right).

Owners Steve Bisciotti and Art Modell were joined by Chris McAlister for the ceremony.

“We believe in the power of sport to change communities, and we think football is a wonderful sport. Friday night football brings this community together.”

– Dick Cass Ravens President

Justin Tucker

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Dick Cass

Chris Wormley

Brandon Williams

Marshal Yanda

caw to action “We were challenged [in 2019] by the NFL to come up with an opportunity for people in our Baltimore community to volunteer with the goal of getting 100 million minutes across the NFL. We had over 25,000 people volunteering on behalf of Ravens Huddle For 100 and the Caw to Action, which was incredible, and we’re going to continue on making our community the best that it can be.”

– Heather Darney Ravens Vice President of Community Relations/ Executive Director, Ravens Foundation

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Brandon Carr

walter payton

man of the year Bradley & Nikki Bozeman

“We have been so blessed to be able to give back to our community. Nikki and I were taught from a young age the magnitude of giving back and helping those in need.

Whether it is hitting the road to mentor kids, or rolling up our sleeves to feed families in Baltimore, we hope that the work we do in our community inspires fellow athletes to embrace a cause close to them and to use the opportunities given to them to help make our world a better place.”

– Bradley Bozeman, 2020 Ravens Man of the Year

RAVENS WALTER PAYTON MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS Michael McCrary (2001) Jonathan Ogden (2002) Ray Lewis (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2008) Edwin Mulitalo (2005) Ed Reed (2009)

Nominated as a member of the Jaguars, Calais Campbell (at right) was named the 2019 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Throughout the remainder of his career, Campbell will have the honor of donning the NFL Man of the Year patch on his jersey.

Anquan Boldin (2010 & 2012) Matt Birk (2011)* Torrey Smith (2013 & 2014) Steve Smith Sr. (2015 & 2016) Benjamin Watson (2017) Brandon Carr (2018 & 2019) Bradley Bozeman (2020) *Named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year

Anquan Boldin (2015 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year)

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Haloti Ngata Family Foundation

Ray Lewis Foundation

player foundations Over the years, many Ravens players have created their own foundations, using funds to help serve and impact the Baltimore community in a variety of ways, including holiday food distributions, toy drives, shopping sprees for underprivileged youth and monetary donations.

“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.

O.J. Brigance/Brigance Brigade Foundation

Steve Smith Family Foundation

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Sam Koch Sam Koch

Anthony Levine Sr.

PLAY 60 Challenge Since the launch of the NFL’s PLAY 60 Challenge in 2007, Baltimore-area students have recorded over

800 MILLION

minutes of exercise and movement.

“I’m excited to be back in Baltimore and have the opportunity to help the Ravens continue to impact the community. Even as a player, I remember the team being actively involved. And now, with the things that have been happening and brought to light over the years, I’ve seen the team’s efforts and intentions ramp up even more.”

– Torrey Smith (at right)

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60 MIN PER DAY

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Over the past 25 years, through the Food & Funds Drive and the Fresh Food Mobile, the Ravens have helped provide approximately

10 Million meals

to the Maryland Food Bank.

ravens food distribution

Since the Ravens, CareFirst and the Maryland Food Bank partnered to create the Fresh Food Mobile in 2019, more than 75,000 pounds of food have been distributed to 3,500 families throughout Maryland.

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CRUCIAL CATCH "As I've sat there, heard stories about their journey, ultimately it's about their faith and courage to look this disease in the eye. I'm glad I took that step, mustered up enough courage to walk up this hill. We're trying to do bigger and better things to bring awareness, to educate."

– Brandon Carr (at left)

salute to service Dennis Pitta

Hayden Hurst & Mark Andrews

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“The members of the military are great and smart men and women who are sacrificing for all of us. They deserve our respect, support and, importantly, our thanks every day. Members of the military are all about team. They have each other’s backs. They inspire us. They defend us.

They protect us. I salute all of them.”

– John Harbaugh 2013 NFL Salute to Service Award Winner

Willie Snead IV Justin Forsett

25 YEARS OF GIVING Ozzie Newsome The Ravens have supported the development of high school and college students through different programs, including the L.I.F.T. (Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive) Conference and the HBCU Combine, as well as the Baltimore Ravens Leadership Institute presented by T. Rowe Price and the Flock Above mentorship program.

impacting youth “A lot of people don’t know about HBCUs, so the fact that the Ravens took time to acknowledge us and say, ‘We should give these students a chance,’ just really means a lot. The Ravens want everybody to get a chance at job opportunities and to build new connections and relationships.”

– Kiana Fludd A sports management major at Howard University

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developing leaders “The leadership institute was amazing, and the energy was unmatched. I heard from leaders in the positions that I want to be in one day, and I am inspired! Through channeling their knowledge and wisdom, I hope to be able to reflect their continued success in my future professional career.”

– Kalia L. 2019 Baltimore Ravens Leadership Institute presented by T. Rowe Price Graduate

Eric DeCosta

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Jimmy Smith

Lardarius Webb

Steve McNair

Mark Clayton

thanksgiving

in our community

“Being able to help a community in need, similar to the community I grew up in, is a blessing.

To give a Thanksgiving meal to thousands of people is only the start. Each year we grow to help more and more.”

– Hall of Famer Ed Reed (at left)

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HOLIDAY GIVING Over the past 15 years, Ravens players have contributed close to $200,000 to over 900 underprivileged children through the team’s Holiday Helpers shopping event at Target. Each December, several players serve as assistants during the shopping spree, and local partners have provided a pre-event meal for the participants.

Ravens players also have hosted their own holiday gift distributions and giving events, including Mark Ingram II (left), who hosted a shopping event along with Willie Snead IV at Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2019.

Vonta Leach

Marlon Humphrey

Derrick Mason

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YOUTH FOOTBALL Over the past 25 years, the Ravens have supported youth football efforts throughout the state of Maryland through various programs, such as youth and coach camps and clinics, flag football initiatives, funding for field builds and renovations, the High School Coach of the Week program and equipment donations through the Ravens Youth Football Grant.

Jacoby Jones

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“High school football was so important to me growing up. I got to play the game that I love. Playing for your school, representing your community and learning more about that brotherhood and what it takes to be a good person, a good player ... I had coaches who helped me be a better man on and off the field.”

– Mark Ingram II (at right)

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Through the M&T Bank Honor Rows program, over 20,000 youth volunteers have been recognized for their outstanding service and volunteerism.

ravens salute partners In August of 2019, Ravens president Dick Cass joined Leidos CEO Roger Krone to take the CEO pledge to help fight the opioid crisis.

Since then, the two organizations have raised over $131,000 to tackle opioid addiction in Maryland.

The Ravens and Dunkin’ team up annually to spread the love on Valentine’s Day to public servants, healthcare workers and military members through the Poe Grams program.

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The Ravens and T. Rowe Price recognize exceptional volunteers through the annual Community Quarterback program.

Every year, the Ravens and MedStar Health join forces to provide holiday cheer to patients at the MedStar hospitals.

Over 33 counties have been represented across 3 states with over

2,800 teachers recognized through Touchdown for Teachers presented Anthony Levine Sr.

by M&T Bank.

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Jamal Lewis

FLOCK EVENTS

Tyus Bowser

Kamalei Correa

Maxx Williams

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY. Jarret Johnson

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Michael Oher

training camp During training camp, the Ravens open their practices to thousands of fans every year. The tradition started when team arrived in Baltimore, and anyone could visit training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. More recently, the Ravens moved training camp to their practice facility, the Under Armour Performance Center, but still allow thousands of fans to view camp daily.

Marquise Brown

25 YEARS OF GIVING Marlon Humphrey Gus Edwards

Chuck Clark

the work continues!

Outreach has been part of the fabric of the Ravens organization since Day One in Baltimore. We will always work to understand the needs of our community and strive to continually support those we represent.

Our mission is – and always will be – to win football games, serve our fans and be a positive force in our community.

Nick Boyle

Brandon Williams

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY. Miles Boykin Ronnie Stanley

Justin Tucker

Patrick Ricard

Lamar Jackson

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25 YEARS OF GIVING Mike Flynn

Jonathan Ogden

Domonique Foxworth

Eric DeCosta

David Modell Brendon Ayanbadejo

Chris McAlister

Kyle Boller

Ray Lewis

Jameel McClain

Adalius Thomas

Darnell Dinkins

serving

our

community since 1996

Orlando Brown Jr.

Kelly Gregg

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