As we reflect upon 2017, the word that comes to mind is Blessed. We have been blessed by the incredible partners who’ve committed to joining us on this journey—organizations and individuals with tremendous influence to help shape the lives of young people across the country. We want to use this space to thank you for the…
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InSideOut Initiative Impact State by State
Eleven states, nearly 2,000 schools, 16 NFL markets, and thousands of individuals. Put it all together—along with generous support from the NFL Foundation and other organizational partners—and you get a strong, connected InSideOut community working to change the lives of student-athletes every day. Here’s a look at what the InSideOut Initiative has been up to,…
Finding Your Common Language
Fans of the Flintstones cartoon might remember the strange and uncommon language “Ack Acka Dak” as the phrase used to gain access to Bedrock’s Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. Without this secret password, any prehistoric cartoon character interested in membership would have been left out in the cold. Unlike the secret nature of Fred and…
Ravens Honor Baltimore Public High School Football Teams
Each week on Monday Night Football, ESPN highlights a local high school football team that has a strong connection to the home team in that evening’s game. The Baltimore Ravens elected not to showcase just one team—but instead all 18 Baltimore City Public school high school football squads and their partnership with the InSideOut Initiative. Click here…