THANK YOU, DICK!

Longtime team president Dick Cass retired recently, and the Ravens would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for his leadership of the organization's community service efforts over the past 18 years! Dick was committed to setting the standard for serving our community, and the Ravens vow to uphold that legacy!

"We are incredibly grateful to Dick for his dedication to serving our community. A member of several charitable boards and someone who committed himself to consistently bettering Baltimore, Dick led with sincerity and kindness. On behalf of everyone at the Ravens, we extend a heartfelt 'thank you' to Dick for the impact he made on our city and the surrounding region."

— Owner Steve Bisciotti

2021 SIGNATURE PROJECT

Ravens staff members participated in an organization-wide volunteer day in June 2021, revitalizing both Edgecombe Circle and Curtis Bay Elementary Schools in Baltimore City. Over 100 volunteers helped create educational spaces that are safe, innovative and vibrant learning environments, with the goal of helping students thrive in the near and long-term future. The groups installed peace and meditation rooms at both schools and assembled summer learning backpacks with STEM projects, reading materials and school supplies.

"It's imperative that we continue to invest in the well being, education and future of children in Baltimore City. We believe this project will have a multi-layered effect, helping not only students during the 2021 school term, but also those who follow behind them in years to come."

— Dick Cass, Ravens Team President

RAVENS FOUNDATION

The Ravens Foundation, Inc., is committed to improving, encouraging and enabling the healthy development of youth in Maryland. The foundation annually gives financial and volunteer support to many Baltimore-area nonprofits and individual community leaders through programs like the Community Quarterback Award (below). It also yearly provides youth football grants (above) and college scholarships to students as a part of the Ravens Scholars program (below).

SOCIAL JUSTICE EFFORTS

The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation made a $4 million donation to create the Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program, which will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend one of the four Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in Maryland.

"Thanks to the Bisciotti Family and trusted support from CollegeBound Foundation, the Ozzie Newsome Scholars program will make the HBCU experience a reality for dozens of BCPS students by alleviating the hefty burden of college tuition and offering essential mentorship to ensure academic success."

— Brandon Scott, Mayor, Baltimore City

CAW TO ACTION

For the third-consecutive year, the Baltimore Ravens partnered with the United Way of Central Maryland to host a volunteer service day for the Greater Baltimore area. The community service day offered both virtual and in-person events, allowing Ravens fans, staff and corporate partners the opportunity to participate in service projects supporting education, hunger, military and environmental efforts.

"I enjoy giving back to the community. That's what it is all about – just coming into the community and sharing these experiences. I am glad to be here with these little kids and help how I can."

— S Brandon Stephens

18,495 VOLUNTEERS

63 PROJECTS COMPLETED

3.3 MILLION MINUTES SERVED

"This is an awesome day for us to be able to beautify vacant lots in the West Baltimore area. This beautification has such a great impact on our community."

— Pastor Brenda White

TRAINING CAMP

In 2021, the Ravens welcomed a limited number of fans back to training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center. As is tradition, community groups and youth visitors had the opportunity to receive autographs in a socially-distanced environment.

11,480 TRAINING CAMP ATTENDEES

60 YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAMS

13 COMMUNITY GROUPS

OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.

"It is something that has always been my nature, just me growing up. It's always a blessing to give back to somebody who needs it. It just feels good to be able to go back outside and be able to see these kids, interact with them, be at school and see their joy."

— CB Marcus Peters

SOCIAL RAVENS

Ravens players often show their support of our community by engaging with fans on social media and by highlighting the efforts of their foundations. Give them a follow!

MY CAUSE, MY CLEATS

Each season, Ravens players, through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, wear customized cleats in honor of the causes they choose to support. Below is a sampling from the 2021 season.

WALTER PAYTON MAN OF THE YEAR

"We've been given a really big platform. We've been very blessed, and to be able to use this platform for good is what we want to do. That's what we strive to do, because we've been given this amazing gift to be able to reach all these people, to reach all these kids [and] to have a common interest with people. We want to use that in the best possible way we can."

— C Bradley Bozeman, 2020 & 2021 Ravens Walter Payton Man of the Year

NFL PLAY 60

The Ravens hosted their fourth-annual PLAY 60 All-Ability Football Clinic with participants from Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) to help kick off the year-round efforts of the national NFL PLAY 60 campaign. The program is designed to encourage individuals to be active for at least 60 minutes per day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. Approximately 50 athletes from SOMD executed football drills and activities under the instruction of USA Football master trainer Tom LaNeve.

199,000+ Students and 300 Schools reached by Play 60 messaging!

"What an awesome day. Anytime you come out here and rekindle your relationships and have [the athletes] see you and just see how much they care about you and you care about them, it's really amazing."

— TE Nick Boyle

CRUCIAL CATCH

The Ravens hosted their sixth annual Sip 'N Paint Night at M&T Bank Stadium for pre-registered participants of the Ravens' Purple club and for those who are currently battling or have overcome breast cancer. The evening included refreshments, hors d'oeuvres and a Ravens-themed instructional painting session hosted by Trevino Paint.

"It is always a pleasure to give back to people that look up to me and watch me play on the field. I'm just grateful for the opportunity to be a light in somebody's day."

— WR Devin Duvernay

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

"We truly cherish our partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, and we're grateful for the energy and passion the entire organization brings to our mission of feeding hungry Marylanders. Between hosting the Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive that provides much-needed support every fall, to elevating the issue of hunger through community events, we really appreciate the Ravens for continuing to raise awareness and funding for the work we do in Maryland communities all year long."

— Carmen Del Guercio, Maryland Food Bank President & CEO

SALUTE TO SERVICE

In November, the Ravens hosted their annual Youth Football and Military Combine at Reisterstown Regional Park. The event is designed for children whose parents currently serve or have served in the U.S. Military. Several Ravens players, in addition to Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe, led approximately 150 participants through football drills with a military twist.

"Many of my friends are military members, and I've seen their sacrifice first hand. When somebody gets hurt or dies, unfortunately, whether it's in training or combat, the whole community is affected. That gives you a really close connection. It's not just seeing it on the news or hearing stories or reading a book, but actually living it, you see the sacrifice. It makes you appreciate it even more."

– Ravens Legend Jarret Johnson, Ravens 2021 Salute to Service Award nominee and one of three NFL finalists for the award

THANK YOU, HEALTHCARE HEROES!

In December, WR Devin Duvernay, alongside Ravens cheerleaders and Poe, joined MedStar Health in its Acts of Kindness program. The group distributed Dunkin' coffee and Ravens-themed giveaways to show support and appreciation for healthcare workers at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. MedStar Health is the official medical team of the Baltimore Ravens.

THANKSGIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY

"Being active in the community is something that was extremely important to me when I was at Notre Dame, and it's something that I am continuing to do with my NFL career. I just want to be a servant, to be a leader, grow as a player and just continue to maximize each day and each opportunity."

— OLB Daelin Hayes

HOLIDAY GIVING

Each holiday season, Ravens players participate in and host their own gift distributions and holiday parties for children and families across Baltimore.

"These men and women [at the Helping Up Mission] expressing their support for us is undoubtedly reciprocated. We want to let them know that we believe in them, just as much as they believe in us."

— K Justin Tucker

HOLIDAY HELPERS

In lieu of the team's traditional shopping spree, for the 16th Annual Holiday Helpers event, Ravens DE Calais Campbell treated students from Bridges Baltimore to a holiday gift distribution at The Gilman School. Students received gifts for themselves and to share with family, in addition to group activities and a pizza party provided by Papa Johns.

"It means everything, especially this time of year – the time for joy and bringing love – to see the smile on these kids' faces and do activities with them, create gingerbread houses and spread some cheer. It's fun."

— DT Calais Campbell

YOUTH FOOTBALL

The Ravens support youth football efforts throughout the state of Maryland through various programs, such as the High School Coach of the Week/Year program, flag football initiatives, youth and coach camps and clinics, funding for field builds and renovations and equipment donations via the Ravens Youth Football Grant.

105 YOUTH FOOTBALL GRANTS AWARDED TO 15 NONPROFIT PROGRAMS

RAVENS SALUTE PARTNERS

The Ravens partner with a number of exceptional organizations during the year to support community programming and make meaningful impact in Baltimore and throughout the state of Maryland.

A PURPLE EVENING

A Purple Evening returned to M&T Bank Stadium in 2021. The highly-anticipated event re-emerged with new activities and attractions, as well as fan favorites such as photo-ops and locker room tours. Designed for female members of the Ravens Flock, the evening featured on-field activities, various giveaways and player-led versions of classic games like Pictionary and Don't Laugh.

PURPLE RISING

Purple Rising is a program designed to celebrate female student-athletes in Maryland in conjunction with the Ravens RISE program. In 2021, Ravens players connected with many athletes, including these from City and Douglass high schools (below).

RAVENS CHEERLEADERS, MARCHING RAVENS AND POE

RAVENS GAMEDAY

On gameday, the Ravens highlight many community organizations and leaders, joining with several of their partners like CSX, Cigna and M&T Bank through programs such as Seats for Service, Hometown Hero and Honor Rows. The Community Showcase booth allows select community organizations like Reading Partners to connect with Ravens fans along Ravens Walk prior to home games at M&T Bank Stadium.