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GIANTS IN THE COMMUNITY

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The New York Football Giants have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to support the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area since 1925. “We are extremely proud of our longstanding relationship with United Way of New York City as they tirelessly work to provide the best future for our community,” said Allison Stangeby, Vice President of Community & Corporate Relations for the New York Giants.

In 2016, the Giants launched their partnership with United Way of New York City (UWNYC) and Character Playbook™— a character education curriculum. This past year, Giants players Xavier McKinney, Casey Kreiter, Matt Peart, and Nick Gates, met virtually with students to discuss their own life experiences through the NFL’s Character Playbook and Mental Wellness Basics curriculum. Stangeby continued by lauding UWNYC and its “holistic approach to supporting our community through their in-depth programming for people of all ages. It is an honor to work alongside them to provide opportunities for all community members.”

The Giants also partner with UWNYC for other events including celebrating Black History Month through their annual Historic Black College and Universities (HBCU) panel event. In 2022, Ashley Lynn, Director of Player Engagement; Steven Price, Pro Personnel Scout; Michael Becton, Senior Producer of Content & Production; and Giants Legend Antoine Bethea, who all attended HBCUs, joined UWNYC to discuss their college experiences with high school students. Additionally, Xavier McKinney hosted his All-Star Bowling event with several teammates to raise funds for UWNYC’s ReadNYC programming. The Giants also worked with the NFL Foundation to provide a $15,000 digital divide grant to UWNYC to support students in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Through the Touchdown for Teens ticket program, Giants season ticket members donated over 1,600 tickets to UWNYC for youth to attend home games during the 2022 season.

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Hometown Hero

SOLOMON THOMAS Defensive Lineman New York Jets

Hometown Hero Solomon Thomas is a New York Jets is a sixth-year defensive tackle signed in 2022. Selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he played 82 career games for the 49ers, the Raiders and now the Jets. Thomas attended Stanford University where he appeared in 27 games over three seasons. As a senior, he was named a third-team All-America by the Associated Press and earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors and the Morris Trophy award.

Off the field, Thomas has a heart for helping people find hope when they are struggling with feeling emotionally lost. After the passing of his older sister, Ella, in January 2018, he began dedicating his life to sharing her story and working with nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and secure funds for mental health and suicide prevention work. A long with his family, Thomas founded The Defensive Line to honor Ella and bring a message of hope and help to other at-risk young people with their stated mission, “To end the epidemic of youth suicide, especially for people of color, by transforming the way we communicate and connect about mental health.” Solomon has been an impactful keynote speaker and panel member at events for American Foundation Suicide Prevention Gala, Mental Health America, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, NFLPA Super Bowl Players Summit, Kick the Stigma, Bring Change 2 Mind, and USC Annenberg Summit. He has also been the recipient of the 2019 AFSP Lifesaver Award with his parents Martha and Chris.

Most recently, Solomon participated in the announcement of the new 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline in a national campaign, served on a panel for Paramount+ Global, and continues to work with the NFL to improve mental health programming in the league.

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The New York Jets create impactful programing that offers lasting legacies for our community. Initiatives funded by the New York Jets Foundation positively influence the lives of young people in the tri-state area and provide opportunity for disadvantaged communities. From launching football teams at urban high schools to fostering positive school environments, the New York Jets are committed to unifying our community for change and making a difference.

Last year, the New York Jets announced a $1 million donation to help aid the people of Ukraine. The donation is being split between various organizations, each receiving $100,000. “These donations will positively impact Ukrainian refugees and their families with essential supplies,” said New York Jets Chairman Robert Wood Johnson. “The need for resources is continuously growing. Our thoughts continue to be with the innocent lives who have been affected and all those who are suffering.”

Additionally, The New York Jets, Nike and Gatorade announced the expansion of their High School Girls Flag Football League, which will continue play this spring. The league expanded to over 100 teams in Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, building upon the eight New Jersey schools that launched the league in 2021. The Jets, Nike and Gatorade believe girls should have the opportunity to play football. The Jets High School Girls Flag Football League provides character building, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication skills that empower girls throughout every aspect of their lives. This is the third year for the Jets High School Girls Flag Football League in New Jersey, the second on Long Island and first in the Hudson Valley.

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