In the community

BALTIMORE RAVENS
OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.
2014
Community
Scrapbook
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Our mission is to WIN football
games, SERVE our fans and be a
POSITIVE FORCE in our community.
Table of Contents
Ravens Foundation, Inc.……..……..……..……. 4
Signature Projects……..……..……..……..…… 6
Player Foundations ……..……..……..…….. 7
All Community Team ……..……..……..…….. 10
Volunteerism ……..……..……..……..…….. 11
Training Camp ……..……..……..……..…….. 14
Breast Cancer Awareness……..……..……..…… 16
Hispanic Heritage Celebration ……..……..……. 17
Military Appreciation ……..……..……..…….. 18
Green Initiatives ……..……..……..……..……. 19
PLAY 60 ……..……..……..……..……..…….. 20
Youth Football Programs……..……..……..…… 24
Community Outreach ……..……..……..…….. 28
Helping Hands ……..……..……..……..…….. 34
In the Community ……..……..……..……..…… 37
Contact Us ……..……..……..……..……..……. 39
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Scholarship Program
RAVENS FOUNDATION, INC.
2014 Ravens PLAY 60
Grant Recipients
13th Girl Foundation
Annapolis Recreations and Parks
Athletes Serving Athletes
BCPS Allied Sports Program
Baltimore Curriculum Project
Spring Tennis
Baltimore Fitness Academy
(Bmore Fit)
Baltimore Rowing Club
Boys and Girls Clubs of
Harford County
Boys and Girls Clubs of
Metropolitan Baltimore
Charm City Youth
Lacrosse League
DEA Youth Dance Program
Foundation for
Community Partnerships
Friends of Patterson Park
Georgetown East
Elementary School
Girls on the Run
HASA of Metropolitan Baltimore
HEAL of Washington County
Heroes Helping Heroes
KEEN Greater DC
Monte Sanders’ Fit Families
Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.
Off Streets Sports Performance
Parks and People Foundation
Safe Alternative Foundation
for Education, Inc.
St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Team Captain Kids Foundation,
Hero Boys Run Club
UMAR Boxing Youth Development
The Ravens Foundation Inc. is committed to improving, encouraging and enabling the healthy
development of youth football in the Baltimore area, as well as other parts of the state of
Maryland. The foundation focuses on programs that help youth, and in some cases their
families, with various needs, including housing, hunger, education, athletics and mentoring.
Ravens Youth Football Grant
In their commitment to enhance the quality of youth football, the Ravens Foundation, alongside
Under Armour, provided grants for new football equipment and apparel to 26 youth football
teams in Maryland. Now in its fourth year, the grant serves as a pipeline between the Ravens
and youth football teams to promote, improve and facilitate the healthy development of
children in the community. Each recipient utilized its grant, each with an approximate retail
value of $1,000, to purchase Under Armour packages that included jerseys, cleats, socks,
footballs, gloves and mouth guards.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Ravens Foundation recognized
five outstanding area high school seniors who displayed remarkable
academic achievement, extra-curricular participation and community
service. Each Ravens Scholar was awarded a $5,000 renewable
scholarship ($20,000 over four years to each scholar) to support their
respective college educations.
2014 Ravens Scholars:
Larry Davis, Western School of Technology
(attending University of Maryland)
Leshaia Davis-Johnson, Western High School
(attending Towson University)
Hebo Dramour, Heritage High School
(attending Virginia Wesleyan)
Aliyah Hickman, Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School
(attending Morgan State University)
Jasmine Kaur, Winters Mill High School
(attending Towson University)
Daryl Smith, Steve Smith Sr. & Playworks
Matt Katula, Scholars & President Dick Cass
The Ravens have always
demonstrated their
commitment to making
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ate a new partnership
that will champion healthy
, meaningful play and
physical activity for kids
every day.
– Randi Hogan, Executive Dire
ctor of Playworks Maryland
Jeromy Miles & Safe Alternative Foundation for Education, Inc.
Ravens PLAY 60 Grant
In 2014, the Ravens Foundation awarded over $100,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations
in the Baltimore area. In its eighth year, the Ravens’ PLAY 60 Grant (formerly Plan in Motion)
continued to provide financial support of up to $5,000 for initiating and/or expanding programs
or endeavors that promote physical fitness and nutrition education among youth. Since 2007,
the PLAY 60 Grant program has supported over 155 programs and more than 18,000 youth
with over $800,000 in funding.
Charitable Partners
The Ravens Foundation recognizes and gives financial and volunteer support to several Baltimore-area charitable partners,
including Boys Hope Girls Hope, Bridges, My Sister’s Circle, Playworks Maryland and Athletes Serving Athletes. Throughout
the year, the Ravens work closely with these groups to help them carry out their community initiatives.
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SIGNATURE PROJECTS
Ravens 2014 Man of the Year – Torrey Smith
Baltimore City High School Uniform Donation
The Ravens and Under Armour teamed up to donate new football and girls’ basketball uniforms to all public high schools in
Baltimore. The unveiling ceremony took place at Under Armour’s campus in downtown Baltimore, and former Ravens linebacker
Ray Lewis attended. Each school received home and away uniforms, funded by the Ravens Foundation and Under Armour.
Ray Lewis
Torrey Smith
Since its conception in 2011, the Torrey Smith
Foundation continues to improve the lives
of Baltimore youth by providing educational
support, opportunities and resources.
In an effort to enhance literacy, the Torrey
Smith Foundation began the “Torrey’s Reading
Oasis” program that is being implemented at
various Baltimore City Public Schools and
will provide students with access to hundreds
of books, electronic readers and a creative
environment to read. The first Torrey Smith
Reading Oasis launched in February 2014 at
Dickey Hill Elementary & Middle School.
Torrey Smith
Habitat for Humanity
Last year’s fourth annual “Back to School”
program ensured that 600 low-income
students had the basic items needed for the
upcoming school year. In addition, Smith
annually served Thanksgiving meals to
families of the Ronald McDonald House, and
through his “Teaming Up with Torrey” holiday
gift distribution, he provided over $25,000 in
gifts to children from Baltimore-area Boys and
Girls Clubs.
In 2013, as a way to honor his late brother,
Smith created the Tevin Jones Memorial
Scholarships Fund, which provides college
scholarships to deserving high school seniors.
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PLAYER FOUNDATIONS
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake and the
Baltimore Ravens unveiled the completion of three
brand new rowhomes in the Pigtown community
near M&T Bank Stadium. The three new home
owners were honored and presented their house
keys by Ravens president Dick Cass and players
Justin Tucker and Brandon Williams.
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Wide receiver Torrey Smith was named the
team’s recipient of the 2014 Walter Payton
Man of the Year Award, recognizing him for
his excellent play and outstanding community
service. This is the second year in a row that
Smith received the award, in addition to being
named the Ravens’ nominee for the new NFL
Sportsmanship Award.
In 2014, many Ravens took their passion for giving to a higher level by establishing their own charitable foundations.
To learn more about their foundations and how they impact our communities, please visit their respective websites or
BaltimoreRavens.com/community
In Memory of Regina Morrison Sykes,
long-time Pigtown resident and
recipient of a Ravens’ habitat home,
who passed away in November after
a long battle with cancer (right).
Brandon Williams, Justin Tucker & President Dick Cass
City Springs Community Athletic Complex
O.J. Brigance
Chris Canty
Owen Daniels
Matt Elam
Jacoby Jones
Haloti Ngata
Steve Smith
Torrey Smith
Lardarius Webb
Brigance Brigade
Chris Canty Foundation
Catching Dreams Foundation
T.E.A.M Elam Foundation
Jacoby Jones Foundation
Haloti Ngata Family Foundation
Steve Smith Family Foundation
Torrey Smith Foundation
Lardarius Webb Foundation
BriganceBrigade.org
ChrisCantyFoundation.org
OwenDaniels.org
TeamElam.org
JacobyJonesFoundation.org
Ngata92.com
SteveSmithFamilyFDN.org
TorreySmithFoundation.org
LardariusWebb21.com
In an effort to enhance a continued commitment to youth football, the Baltimore
Ravens joined the Baltimore Curriculum Project to build a purple Ravens
inspired field at the City Springs Community Athletic Complex in East Baltimore.
Following a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Ravens president Dick Cass and
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, youth participated in a football clinic on the
new field with Ravens players Morgan Cox and Justin Tucker. The new complex
provides underserved youth with a safe place to learn and play.
Morgan Cox, Justin Tucker & President Dick Cass
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Jacoby Jones
Lardarius Webb
Chris Canty
O.J. Brigance
Torrey Smith & Justin Tucker
Brynden Trawick, Steve Smith Sr., Torrey Smith, Tyrod Taylor,
Joe Flacco, Justin Tucker, Marlon Brown, & Kamar Aiken
Haloti Ngata, Brandon Williams, DeAngelo Tyson & Chris Canty
Owen Daniels, Justin Forsett, Asa Jackson & Gino Gradkowski
Steve Smith Sr.
Matt Elam
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ALL COMMUNITY TEAM
15th Annual Honor Rows,
Presented by M&T Bank
2014
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.
Advance
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Comcast SportsNet
Constellation
Giant Food
Image Engineering
Kelly & Associates
Insurance Group
M&T Bank
Maryland Live!
McCormick & Co., Inc.
2014 Honor Rows
Recipients
Park School & The League
(Baltimore City, and Baltimore, Harford
and Anne Arundel Counties)
ACT Members
Baltimore Sun
VOLUNTEERISM
Through a wide variety of activities and events, ACT makes
a positive impact in the Maryland area while strengthening
ties between the Ravens, their partners and the community. Title sponsor, M&T Bank, joins
additional Baltimore corporations as the All Community Team provides financials and volunteer
support to many Ravens community service projects. Annually, general managers of the
All Community Team participate in several networking opportunities, including kickoff and
postseason events and community-building projects.
In August 2014, M&T Bank and additional ACT corporations helped distribute 250 backpacks
full of school supplies to students at Westport Academy. The donation helped equip the students
with the necessary tools to prepare them for the upcoming school year and enhance school
readiness. In addition, ACT volunteers participated in monthly community events that included
sorting food at the Maryland Food Bank, assisting on Habitat for Humanity build sites, serving
holiday meals at the Helping Up Mission and collecting cell phones for the Verizon Wireless
HopeLine.
During each Ravens home game throughout the 2014
regular season, the Ravens, Governor’s Office on Service
and Volunteerism (GOSV) and M&T Bank saluted youth
organizations that provide outstanding volunteer service to
local communities.
For the fourth consecutive year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland/
Maryland Mentoring Partnership was named as a season-long partner. As an
Honor Rows partner, the nonprofit received 100 Ravens tickets to the game vs.
the San Diego Chargers, designated specifically for mentor/mentee pairs.
In addition, 14 youth-led service organizations were named as 2014 Honor Rows
recipients (listed right). These winning organizations demonstrated a strong
commitment to serving the local community.
These groups received game tickets, Honor Rows t-shirts for all participants,
a pre-game on-field visit and official in-game recognition on the RavensVision
board. In addition, WBAL-TV 11, broadcasting partner of the Baltimore Ravens,
periodically featured Honor Rows recipients during on-air news segments.
ACT volunteers also came together to assist in several team community efforts throughout the
season, including the Ravens TEAM Challenge Hometown Huddle, Earth Day and Family Food
& Funds Drive.
Washington College Best Buddies
(Kent County)
Social Justice Coalition at
Maryvale Preparatory School
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
Safe Streets Baltimore
(Baltimore City)
North Carroll Middle School
HERO Program
(Carroll County)
Runnymede
Elementary School
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County,
Carroll County)
Boys Hope Girls Hope
of Baltimore
(Baltimore City)
Kenwood High School –
Sports Science Academy
(Baltimore County)
MedStar Health
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the
Greater Chesapeake
Smyth Jewelers
(Baltimore City)
Southwest Airlines
Evolution – MMMUMC
Transamerica
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
Verizon
The Builders Club of Hampstead
Hill Academy
(Baltimore City, Carroll County)
WBAL TV-11
Frontier Girls 172
WBAL 1090AM/98 Rock
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
VA Maryland Health Care
System – Summer Youth Volunteers
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
Habitat for Humanity of the
Chesapeake’s
Build-a-Block Coalition
(Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
Brad Jackson
Boys
Brad Jackson
Hope Girls Hope
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Touchdown for Teachers, Presented by M&T Bank
Volunteerism
The Baltimore Ravens launched their inaugural Touchdown for Teachers program, presented by
M&T Bank, which recognizes local teachers for their leadership, dedication and commitment to
education and for their outstanding service to their school, students and community. The finalists
and grand prize winner were announced at the Ravens Draft Party event, held at M&T Bank Stadium
on May 8. The grand prize winner Jasmine Blanks of Magnolia Middle School, was presented
with a check for $1,000 in grant funds and received a classroom visit by Ravens DT Brandon
Williams, accompanied by Ravens mascot Poe and cheerleaders.
The 2014 Touchdown for Teachers finalists:
Chris McAlister, Jasmine Blanks, Qadry Ismail & Noel Carroll
Jasmine Blanks
Magnolia Middle School *Grand Prize Winner
Cassandra Carter
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School
Kim Coleman
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charles Emerson
Northeast Middle School
Jeniqua Moran
Westport Academy
Community Quarterback
The Baltimore Ravens honored exceptional
Maryland volunteers for their devotion to bettering
local communities through the annual Community
Quarterback Award. The award recognizes
individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership
and commitment to improving the communities
in which they live through volunteerism.
The three individuals selected as the 2014 Community Quarterback Award
winners are Katie Peiffer: Arundel House of Hope, Asma Hanif: Muslimat
Al-Nisaa and Seth Franz: Volunteering Untapped (right).
The three outstanding volunteers were acknowledged last year during
the Ravens-Chargers game at M&T Bank Stadium. Honorees were
awarded game tickets, Ravens apparel, autographed memorabilia, a
commemorative plaque and a $3,500 financial grant benefitting their
respective nonprofit organization.
It’s important to recognize the outstanding teachers in our community and the
tremendous impact they have on students throughout the school year. Quality
education is a cornerstone of thriving neighborhoods, and M&T is committed to
strengthening the communities we serve.
– Augie Chiasera,
President, M&T Bank Greater Baltimore and Chesapeake Regions
HUNGER AWARENESS
Annually, the Ravens provide financial support to the
Maryland Food Bank (MFB) through the team’s food
collection efforts, in conjunction with Giant Food. In 2014,
the Ravens moved their month-long efforts from November
to September in order to coincide with Hunger Action Month,
a nationwide campaign mobilizing the public to take action
and bring greater attention to the issue of hunger in America.
Fans were encouraged to donate to the collection in a variety
of different ways.
Community efforts included Outweigh the O-Line, a kick
off food drive event, an in-store collection at more than
50 Baltimore-area Giant Food stores and the 19th annual
Ravens Family Food and Funds Drive at M&T Bank Stadium,
supported by Von Paris Moving and Storage.
The collections prior to kickoff of the Sept. 28 Ravens vs.
Panthers game alone produced over $15,000 and nearly
7,000 lbs. of food, which the MFB distributed to soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout
the holiday season.
Efforts continue throughout the season as members of the Lady Ravens, comprised of players’ and coaches’ wives,
gather once a month at the MFB to help package food for distribution to hungry families across Maryland.
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Training Camp
Joe Flacco
The Ravens hosted groups from the Baltimore community at training camp, held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings
Mills, Md. All children from the groups were invited to autograph sessions and player meet-and-greets at the conclusion of practice.
Players and coaches welcomed groups from organizations such as Special Olympics Maryland, Athletes Serving Athletes, My Sister’s
Circle, Playworks and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore. The Ravens also hosted youth football teams and local
families with special interests.
Torrey Smith
Head Coach, John Harbaugh
Military Guests
Terrell Suggs
Staying true to the organization’s desire to support the
military, the Ravens hosted a number of current and former
service members at the Under Armour Performance Center
for training camp practices. Participants of Under Armour’s
Wounded Warrior Program were invited to attend, as well as
families of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS),
Gold Star Mothers and members of the Bravo Company 53rd
Signal Battalion. Children of military members currently
stationed at Ft. Meade were also invited to attend a day at
Ravens training camp.
John Urschel
Jacoby Jones
Torrey Smith
Open Practices
The Ravens hosted two open practices to allow fans the opportunity to see the team in action prior to the season. Close to 40,000 total fans
attended the free practices at M&T Bank Stadium and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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Hispanic Heritage
Celebration
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Ravens continued their support for Breast Cancer
Awareness Month (BCA), kicking off their efforts at the
Ravens vs. Falcons game in October.
The Baltimore Ravens celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.
15 – Oct. 15) with a series of special events, including a designated
game vs. the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 28 at M&T Bank Stadium.
During pre-game festivities, a group of 25 women who
are breast cancer survivors, undergoing treatment or lost
family members to cancer, were honored in an on-field
pink ribbon tribute.
During the game, the Ravens honored Ana María Schwartz Caballero
as the 2014 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leader, recognizing her positive
impact on the Hispanic community in the Baltimore area and
surrounding regions.
Ravens players, coaches, cheerleaders and mascot Poe
wore pink gear throughout the game, and volunteers
distributed pink ribbons to fans outside stadium gates
prior to kickoff. In addition to the gameday promotions,
Ravens players took action off the field when Arthur Brown,
Daryl Smith, Jimmy Smith and Torrey Smith visited with
breast cancer patients who were undergoing treatment
at the Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center
(Baltimore, Md.) and handed out pink roses.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ravens Team Purple,
comprised of Ravens staff, families, friends and fans,
supported the American Cancer Society (ACS) for its
annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct.
12. Team Purple has donated more than $100,000 to the
cause.
BCA Month was also recognized at a Ravens RISE High
School Game when the Arundel Bobcats hosted the
Broadneck Bruins at their game on Oct. 11. Both varsity
teams sported pink gear, and the field was decorated
with breast cancer awareness banners, all donated by the
Ravens. The ACS was on site to promote the campaign
and accept donations, while Zeta Tau Alpha distributed
pink ribbons. Fans were encouraged to join the Ravens’
official mascot Poe by wearing pink to the game in an
effort to raise awareness (right).
In addition, the Ravens held their fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Clinic
in conjunction with the NFL’s PLAY 60 movement, the American
Heart Association and the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. Players,
cheerleaders and mascot Poe joined over 100 children, ages 5 to 11,
from Hispanic youth groups and organizations, such as EBLO and
Centro de la Comunidad, to provide a football clinic with games, prizes
and a raffle to win tickets to the Hispanic Heritage Ravens game.
It is an honor to be recognized in such a public way,
by the Ravens, on the field for the start of the game.
I share this award with the members of our Latino
community who work so hard to better their lives and
who make our state a better place to live; and with
my students, whose drive and persistence are my
inspiration.
- Ana María Schwartz Caballero
Daryl Smith, Jimmy Smith, Arthur Brown & Torrey Smith
Anthony Levine
Kamar Aiken
Additionally, on Oct. 25, the Ravens participated in a
Crucial Catch Day at the Family Healthy Centers of
Baltimore in Cherry Hill, a nationwide event to help women
in underserved areas receive breast cancer education and
screenings.
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MILITARY APPRECIATION
Each year, the Ravens take the opportunity to
salute members of the armed forces through
several initiatives, including hosting military
members at training camp and practices, visiting
veteran hospitals, welcoming home soldiers and
showing support through care packages, letters
and daily communication.
The Ravens Salute to Service game took place
on Nov. 9. vs. the Titans. Special pre-game
activities included a live feed to troops of the
Maryland National Guard currently stationed in Kuwait, as well as a
field-size American flag displayed during the national anthem, held by
members of the United States Naval Academy and Maryland National
Guard. Baltimore native Joey Odoms, a member of the Maryland Army
Elvis Dumervil
National Guard, sang the national anthem that ended with an honorary
flyover and the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon (Marine Barracks in Washington, DC) performed at halftime.
In continuation of the team’s Salute to Service, Ravens front office staff joined Under Armour for a guided fitness workout
alongside members of the Wounded Warrior Project and handed out Ravens “We Salute You” items to those in attendance.
Hometown Hero Award
The Baltimore Ravens and Dietz & Watson joined
forces to honor active and veteran servicemen and
women at every 2014 Ravens home game. Winners
were selected from nominations submitted on their
behalf from beloved family members and friends.
Each Hometown Hero was awarded tickets to the
game, pre-game sideline passes and the opportunity to personally deliver the game ball
to the NFL referee before the game.
green initiatives
Through a variety of initiatives, the Ravens plan to make Baltimore
a more sustainable city by informing fans about the growing
environmental challenges and educating them on how to recycle,
reuse and conserve.
In 2014, the Ravens announced GamePlanEarth (GPE), a week
of environmental initiatives established and led by the Ravens to
help better the Baltimore community. GPE is an extension of the
organization’s annual Earth Day celebration and the continued
efforts to reinforce M&T Bank Stadium’s LEED Gold Certification.
Tyrod Taylor & Eugene Monroe
During GPE week, Ravens players and staff partnered with Parks
& People Foundation to plant trees and remove litter in the
Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore and attended
an environmental information session with Healthy Harbor, a
Waterfront Partnership Initiative, whose goal is to create a cleaner,
greener future for Baltimore’s streams and harbor.
The week included a designated game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars
and was an opportunity to inform and educate fans via signage
throughout the stadium and in-game messaging on RavensVision.
Nearly 50 volunteers from the Green Street Academy scholars,
sponsored by the BGE Eco-Team, walked the lots prior to kickoff
collecting recyclable material from fans tailgating.
Justin Tucker
Seats for Service
At each home game, the Ravens
and Northrop Grumman honored a
group including, but not limited to,
representatives of the military, first
responders, veterans and wounded
warriors. The group received a
pregame field visit and tickets to the game in five specially designed seats. A
sixth seat within the row remained ceremoniously unoccupied and represented
the POW & MIA trademark honoring soldiers who are Prisoners of War or
Missing in Action.
The team once again partnered with Parks & People
Foundation for their annual Earth Day event. Over 60
volunteers from the Ravens, Lady Ravens Association,
Parks & People, M&T Bank, Giant and Aramark planted
trees and performed other service activities in the
Pigtown area of Baltimore on April 22.
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PLAY 60
PLAY 60 Youth Military Combine
Ravens players Kamar Aiken, Will Hill, Jeromy Miles,
Steve Smith Sr., Deonte Thompson and Brandon Williams
hosted a special youth football clinic on Nov. 3 at Fort George
G. Meade (Fort Meade, Md.) for children whose parents
serve in the U.S. Military. Official mascot Poe and Ravens
cheerleaders were also in attendance.
PLAY 60 Challenge
The Baltimore Ravens, American Heart Association and MidAtlantic Dairy Association kicked off their 2014 promotion of the
in-school PLAY 60 Challenge as part of the national NFL PLAY 60
campaign. PLAY 60 was designed to encourage kids to be active
for at least 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of
childhood obesity.
In conjunction with the NFL’s military appreciation Salute
to Service and PLAY 60 campaign efforts, the Ravens
provided this opportunity to communicate to military youth
the importance of physical activity in their everyday lives.
Through the continuation of the team’s support for America’s
Armed Forces, the Ravens hosted the clinic leading up to the
Week 10 Veteran’s Day game vs. the Tennessee Titans.
The Ravens challenged local schools and students to be physically
active for at least an hour every day, by using an incentive-based
system. In-classroom tracking materials and individual student
guides were distributed to physical education teachers for
students to record their physical activity during the four-week
program. One student who executed the program exceptionally
well was invited to the Ravens-Chargers game (11/30) to take part
in a pre-game recognition ceremony. In addition, top performers
from participating schools attended a prize luncheon in the spring
of 2015.
The Ravens hosted PLAY 60 Challenge kick-off assemblies at
Collington Square Elementary/Middle School (Baltimore, Md.)
and Baltimore Highlands Elementary School (Baltimore, Md.).
Players Daryl Smith, Steve Smith Sr., Torrey Smith and Brandon
Williams joined Poe and Ravens cheerleaders in challenging
students at the schools to be physically active.
Jeromy Miles
During the clinic, approximately 150 pre-registered youth
participants, ages 7 – 14, learned about the fundamentals
of football with a military twist. Under the guidance of local
football coaches and military personnel, the youth rotated
through stations of drills, including pass patterns, tire flips,
heads up tackling and a military agility run.
Daryl Smith
Brandon Williams
Project ACES
For the fifth 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. Morgan Cox and Gino Gradkowski attended
a kickoff event with students at Piney Ridge Elementary School (Sykesville, Md.).
Project ACES, a program whose mission and goals align directly with the NFL PLAY 60 campaign, has been promoted by Carroll
County Public Schools and The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County since its inception in 1996. By combining forces, the PLAY
60 Challenge/Project ACES program reached 23 elementary schools throughout Carroll County, totaling close to 12,000 students.
Brandon Williams
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Hometown Huddle
PLAY 60 Game
Prior to the Ravens-Chargers Week 13 game on Nov. 30, 11
youth 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.”
The Baltimore Ravens hosted their
third annual Ravens TEAM Challenge
at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 20 as
part of the 2014 NFL/United Way
Hometown Huddle. Approximately
110 local youth tested their physical
endurance and ability to work as a
team in order to complete various activities.
The winners were selected from local schools to be honored
by each team for their commitment to practicing healthy
habits and exercising every day. Along with being recognized
on the field, the winners were fully outfitted in Ravens-themed
PLAY 60 apparel.
Fourth and fifth grade students from Baltimore’s Liberty
Elementary School participated in challenges led by volunteers
from Playworks Maryland, such as kickball, dodgeball,
ultimate football and a series of relays. The Ravens TEAM
Challenge integrated educational programming and PLAY
60 physical activities while focusing on three values: fitness,
sportsmanship and academics.
PLAY 60 Spring
Rewards Luncheon
In an effort to further reward students
who excel in the PLAY 60 program, the
Baltimore Ravens host a spring rewards
luncheon every year. The luncheon, which
has been a priority to the Ravens since
first participating in the PLAY 60 program,
is held at M&T Bank Stadium. The
winning students receive lunch that is
served in the Ravens locker room, an
exclusive tour of the stadium and the
opportunity to run around on the same
field that their favorite Ravens players
do every Sunday. Students were joined
by chaperones, Ravens staff and
mascot Poe.
Joining the children were volunteers from the United Way,
M&T Bank, Playworks Maryland, Under Armour and the
Baltimore Ravens. Alongside these volunteers were mascot
Poe, Ravens cheerleaders and players Marlon Brown, Elvis
Dumervil, Matt Elam, Crockett Gillmore, Anthony Levine,
Steve Smith Sr., Tyrod Taylor, Lardarius Webb and Brandon
Williams.
Tyrod Taylor
Crockett Gillmore
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YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAMS
Through RISE, the Ravens football outreach program, the team encourages and supports youth and high school football and
sponsors several programs throughout the year to promote the sport.
In 2014, 40 local children participated in
the Ravens Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK)
Team Championship at M&T Bank Stadium
prior to the home game against the San
Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 30.
The PPK program, the oldest NFL Youth
Football initiative (est. 1961), is a national skills competition where
boys and girls, ages 6-15, showcase their punting, passing and
placekicking skills. While over 15,000 children participated in this
program in the Baltimore market, only 40 advanced in 10 divisions
to the team championship.
Ravens Rise Youth Football Day of Play
On Oct. 4, The Ravens hosted the Ravens RISE
Youth Football Day of Play, an event exclusive to
Ravens “Teams on the RISE,” and awarded this
once-in-a-lifetime experience to 12 area schools.
Teams were also joined on the sidelines by their
school programs’ cheerleaders, who had the
chance to meet Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders
and learn a few new moves from the NFL squad.
This year’s lineup featured teams from around the state of Maryland:
• Perry Hall Gators vs. LTRC Blue Knights (8U)
• LTRC Blue Knights vs. Perry Hall Gators (9U)
• Edgemere Falcons vs. Patuxent Rhinos (10U)
• Howard County Terps vs. Woodawn Falcons (Pitbulls)
• Hampstead Ravens vs. Reisterstown Mustangs (6-8)
• Northeast Chargers vs. Lansdowne Ravens (8-10)
Ravens Rise Training Camp Clinic
USA Football Month
Before the Ravens team practiced at the Naval Academy on Aug. 4, the team held a clinic, presented by Papa John’s, for 300 youth
football players to help prepare them for their upcoming season. Following the clinic, the youth football players formed a gauntlet on
the field for the Ravens players to run through, welcoming them with high-fives as they entered for practice.
Throughout the month of August, the Baltimore Ravens helped shine the spotlight on Maryland youth football and encouraged
participation. While over 3,000 tickets were donated to teams around the state to attend Ravens preseason games, the lights
shined no brighter than on the eight Ravens “Teams on the RISE” who won the opportunity to play like the pros on the field at
M&T Bank Stadium in front of 70,000 fans during halftime at select home games.
Play Like a Raven Football Clinic
Over 400 youth football players turned out to prepare for the 2014
season at a Play Like A Raven Football Clinic in the summer. Offering
two dates and locations, the first clinic kicked off at McDaniel
College on June 24 with the next clinic the following day at Long
Reach High School.
At the clinic, players learned everything they needed for a successful
2014 season and how to “Play Like A Raven.” Ravens lead youth
football instructor, Coach Tom LaNeve, led them through over two
hours of high energy football activities. Ravens running backs
coach Thomas Hammock and assistant offensive line coach Todd
Washington stopped by to help in coaching the athletes.
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High School Coach Of The Week
Ravens High School 7-on-7 Football Tournament
Each week during the 2014 season, the Ravens honored a high school football coach who made a
significant impact on his student-athletes. For his efforts, each coach received a $2,000 donation to his
school’s football program, a certificate signed by head coach John Harbaugh and specially-designed
Coach of the Week gear.
In its fourth year, the Ravens High School 7-on-7 Football Tournament, presented by Under Armour, saw
more than 1,400 student-athletes from 72 high schools throughout Maryland compete in the three-weekend
tournament, culminating with the championships at M&T Bank Stadium.
With some of the best teams in the state participating, the tournament featured excitement, competition and
perfect weather. In addition to the two 32-team regional tournaments held at St. Paul’s School and Frederick High School, a third
tournament for eight teams took place at Stephen Decatur High School on Maryland’s eastern shore. All teams participating got to
meet with Ravens players and coaches and received apparel from Under Armour to wear during the tournament.
The tournaments at St. Paul’s and Frederick yielded the eight teams who participated in the championship tournament June 21
under the lights of M&T Bank Stadium. Advancing to the finals, Northwest High School defeated Fort Hill High School to be crowned
champions in 2014.
A fourth-year head coach of the Oakland Mills Scorpions, Thomas Browne (bottom right) was named the 2014 Ravens High School
Coach of the Year after leading his team to the state playoffs and a 9-2 record – the school’s first winning season since 2003.
A former standout wide receiver for a Scorpions’ team that won the 1A State Championship in 1998, Browne orchestrated a high-powered
offense led by senior QB David Pindell that accumulated 467 points this season. Browne and Pindell arrived at Oakland Mills together in
2011, and under the head coach’s tutelage, Pindell has developed into a standout performer and highly-touted college prospect.
Browne received an additional $4,000 donation toward Oakland Mills’ football program.
Ravens Football Clinic
The Ravens Football Clinic, presented by Under Armour, was held at the Fallston Recreation Complex
in June for more than 250 Harford County youth football players.
Quarterback Challenge
As part of their commitment to high school
football in Maryland, the Baltimore Ravens
partnered with T. Rowe Price, the College
Savings Plan of Maryland, Under Armour and
the Maryland Football Coaches Association to recognize outstanding
local high school quarterbacks. During halftime of each 2014 home
game, two of the top high school signal calllers, accompanied by
two of their wide receivers, competed in a passing challenge. Both
schools received game tickets, and quarterbacks received a football
autographed by a Ravens player. The winning student-athletes
received a $250 College Savings Plan of Maryland account while
the winning school received a $500 Under Armour gift card for his
school’s athletic department.
Ravens inside linebackers coach Don Martindale kicked off the day with a morning pep talk and
stretching session before the campers scattered across six fields for instruction from the professionals.
Led by members of the Ravens’ coaching staff, the athletes participated in position specific drills and one-on-one activities before
returning to the main field for a concussion information session presented by Dr. Andrew Tucker, head team physician for the
Ravens, and a life skills talk from Ravens lead youth football instructor, Tom LaNeve.
Dr. Tucker met with coaches and parents earlier in the day while the athletes were participating in clinic activities to discuss
measures to prevent head injuries and steps to identify and care for concussions in youth.
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Aberdeen Bulldogs
Emmorton Buccaneers
Fallston Cougars
Joppatowne Seahawks
North Harford Hawks
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Community Outreach
Beach Bash
The 2014 summer marked the third annual Ravens Beach Bash in Ocean City, Md. Fans were invited to join
Ravens players, coaches, Cheerleaders and mascot Poe as the team turned Ocean City into Ravenstown for
the weekend. Activities included the third edition of the Ocean City Purple Friday Caravan, live broadcasts
with 98Rock, the annual Ravens Roosts parade, a bonfire at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and a
7-on-7 high school football tournament, presented by Under Armour.
Purple Fridays
The Ravens held their Purple Friday Caravan during Countdown to Kickoff Week to paint the town
purple and gear up for the 2014 football season. The team invited fans to show their spirit and join
the caravan for free giveaways and to meet mascot Poe, Cheerleaders and Baltimore’s Marching
Ravens. Along the way, special stops were made at Baltimore-area schools where the caravan
greeted excited teachers and students.
Kyle Juszczyk & Kapron Lewis-Moore
A Purple Evening
The eighth annual A Purple Evening was held Oct. 13 at M&T Bank Stadium. The event, attended
by over 5,000 Ravens female fans, featured on-field activities, Football 101 sessions, fan forums,
autograph sessions and exclusive stadium access. Nearly 40 players participated in 2014.
Brigance Brigade Foundation Run/Walk
Members of the Baltimore Ravens organization
participated in the inaugural Brigance Brigade
Foundation 5.7K Championship Run and 1 Mile
Family Run/Walk, a race that will help further the
mission of the foundation, whose goal is to equip,
encourage and empower people living with ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by providing access
to equipment, resource guidance and support
services. For six consecutive years, O.J. Brigance
and his wife Chanda served as the honorary
chairpersons for the annual Packard Center’s
Fiesta 5K, a race with proceeds benefitting ALS
research at Johns Hopkins. Brigance, the Ravens’
senior advisor to player development, played in
the NFL for seven seasons, was a linebacker for
the Ravens in 2000 and a vital part of the team’s
Super Bowl XXXV Championship. He was diagnosed
with ALS in 2007 and has been a leader in the fight
against the disease ever since.
O.J. Brigance & President Dick Cass
Pernell McPhee
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Goodwill Gridiron Halloween Party
Back To School
Ravens Kevin McDermott, Albert McClellan, Dennis Pitta, Justin Tucker and Brandon Williams
represented the Ravens at the 15th annual Goodwill Gridiron Halloween Party on Oct. 27 at Dave
& Buster’s in Arundel Mills Mall (Hanover, Md.). They were joined by more than 600 guests at the
festive party. Guests with unique costumes were invited to take part in a costume contest, judged
by Ravens players in attendance. The annual event benefits Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake,
Inc., with all proceeds donated toward training and employment programs to help the disabled and
underprivileged secure and retain jobs.
The Baltimore Ravens support students and teachers,
especially as they gear up for the school year. Torrey
Smith teamed up with the Randallstown Walmart in
August to purchase and distribute school supplies
to inner-city children. Through the Torrey Smith
Foundation, 600 backpacks were filled with brand new
school supplies prior to distribution to area students.
Former Raven Brad Jackson joined members of
the Ravens All Community Team (ACT), sponsored
by M&T Bank, to distribute 250 backpacks full of
school supplies to preselected students at Westport
Academy. The donations helped equip students with
the necessary tools to prepare them for the upcoming
school year and enhance school readiness.
Justin Tucker
Dennis Pitta
Brandon Williams
Clothing Distributions
The Baltimore Ravens and the Lady Ravens Association teamed up for the 11th annual Coat Giveaway at the Helping Up Mission
Homeless Shelter (Baltimore, Md.). Several Ravens players, including Joe Flacco, Eugene Monroe, Jah Reid, Steve Smith Sr.,
Torrey Smith, Tyrod Taylor and Justin Tucker distributed over 250 coats, hats, gloves and toiletries to Baltimore men in need.
Tyrod Taylor, Joe Flacco & Justin Tucker
Brad Jackson
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Holiday GIVING
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For many families in Baltimore, the holidays can be a stressful time.
Thanks to Ravens players, thousands of families received support by
means of food and gifts during the 2014 holiday season.
Holiday Helpers
In December, Ravens Steve Smith Sr. hosted the 10th annual
Holiday Helpers Event (Dec. 15) at the Target store in Owings
Mills, Md. Ravens teammates Kamar Aiken, Morgan Cox, Sam
Koch, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Emmanuel Ogbuehi, Jimmy
Smith, Phillip Supernaw, John Urschel, Lardarius Webb,
Brandon Williams and Marshal Yanda, along with team
mascot Poe and Ravens cheerleaders, joined Smith Sr. in
serving as personal shoppers for area children, who received
gift certificates and jerseys courtesy of him, his teammates and
Ravens coaches.
Annual food distributions and meal services were led by Kamar Aiken,
Chris Canty, Morgan Cox, Jimmy Smith, Torrey Smith, Tyrod Taylor and
Lardarius Webb. Jeromy Miles, Jimmy Smith and Tyrod Taylor each
adopted a family for the holidays, while Eugene Monroe, Steve Smith
Sr., Torrey Smith and Lardarius Webb held holiday shopping events and
toy collections.
In addition, Jacoby Jones delivered 100 sleeping bags to the homeless
in Baltimore City while Arthur Brown, Owen Daniels, Justin Forsett,
Jimmy Smith, Justin Tucker, Courtney Upshaw and Brandon Williams
visited hospitals to spread holiday cheer.
Kamar Aiken
Justin Tucker
Steve Smith Sr.
Lardarius Webb
Jeromy Miles
Marshal Yanda
Jacoby Jones
Chris Canty
Brandon Williams
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Helping Hands
Ravens Cheerleaders
The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders not only support the team and
entertain fans at home games, the squad of 47 men and women
spend much of their time in the community as ambassadors for
the Ravens organization. In 2014, Ravens Cheerleaders made more
than 150 appearances at community events, fundraising activities,
school and hospitals.
Having had a successful partnership since 2011, the Ravens
Cheerleaders continued their support of the Ronald
McDonald House (RMH) for a fourth year during the 2014 season
by hosting over 10 activity nights at the RMH facility. A major focus
of the Ronald McDonald House is to provide emotional and social
support for the families that stay there.
The Baltimore Football Alumni is comprised
of former Colts and Ravens players that
have left an indelible stamp on our beloved
city and sport.
The Cheerleaders opted to host activity nights for the RMH
residents, including game nights, arts-and-crafts, dessert
night and a holiday celebration. The Cheerleaders also volunteered at the Red Shoe Shuffle 5K to cheer on participants
and help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Baltimore. In addition, they hosted a Sunday Fundraiser during
a Ravens away game, raising nearly $10,000 to benefit the Ronald
McDonald House.
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. In 2014, the Lady
Ravens lent volunteer support to the Ravens’
Hometown Huddle event, Breast Cancer
Awareness activities, Ravens Family Food
and Funds Drive, Helping Up Mission coat
distribution and various players’ holiday
events.
Additionally, the coaches’ wives volunteer
once a month at the Maryland Food Bank
and have also continued their relationship
with Sarah’s House (Ft. Meade, Md.), a
housing program for homeless families.
Mascot Poe
Poe, the official mascot of the Baltimore
Ravens, spent countless hours celebrating
birthdays, corporate events, weddings and
many other family celebrations, including
Purple Friday Caravans, Poe Grams and
Ravens events throughout the season.
Poe lent a hand in the community by
visiting schools, libraries, military events,
hospitals, PLAY 60 events and helping the
Ravens Foundation.
Ray Lewis & Owner Steve Bisciotti
To kick off the 2014 season, the Ravens
unveiled a statue of linebacker Ray Lewis
outside of M&T Bank Stadium next to fellow
Baltimore legend Johnny Unitas. Several
hundred fans attended the event, and after
the statue was unveiled, Lewis thanked all of
those that had a hand in building his legacy,
including the fans and the city of Baltimore
by saying, “This is forever my city.”
Starting in 2014, the Ravens established the
Legends of the Game promotion in which
they honored an alumni in-game at every
home game. The 2014 honorees included
Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Peter Boulware,
Michael McCrary, Michael Jackson,
Jonathan Ogden, Kelly Gregg and Adalius
Thomas. In addition, at halftime of the
Ravens’ Sept. 28 game, Todd Heap was the
17th player inducted into the Ravens Ring
of Honor, presented by Smyth Jewelers.
Alumni were also provided complimentary
tickets to other games throughout the 2014
season by the Ravens.
Alumni could be found out and about posing
for pictures and signing autographs at
various Ravens events throughout the year,
including the Ravens Beach Bash, Purple
Friday Caravan stops, Giant Food Drive,
Paul’s Place and Helping Up Mission food
distributions.
Ozzie Newsome & Todd Heap
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In the 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 2014.
BALTIMORE
OUR TEAM.
RAVENS
OUR COMM
UNITY.
Made over 300 community appearances
PLAY 60 message delivered to 30 schools
and more than 13,500 youth
le donations
Supported over 1,800 events with charitab
Steve Smith Sr.
Delivered over 400 care packages to
recipients all over the country
Donated over $1 Million through financial
grants and charitable partnerships
Provided over $30,000 in athletic apparel and football equipment
Head Coach John Harbaugh
C.J. Mosley
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Planted more than 100 trees in Baltimore Cit
Supported over 40 holiday giving events
Financially supported 25 local students
to achieve a college education
Handed over house keys to 3 new Habitat for
Humanity home owners
Joe Flacco
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Terrence Brooks
Contact Us
Appearances
Mascot
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.
For more information on programs and events,
visit BaltimoreRavens.com/Community
Morgan Cox & Justin Tucker
Marlon Brown
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@RavensCommunity
Donation Requests
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. For donation guidelines
and our online donation request form, please visit
BaltimoreRavens.com/Donations
Marshal Yanda
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.
Ravens License Plates
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.
Visit BaltimoreRavens.com/licenseplates to download
the application.
If you are interested in supporting the Ravens’ outreach
programs by donating to the foundation, please mail a check
payable to Ravens Foundation, Inc. to the address below:
Baltimore Ravens
Attn: Community Relations
1 Winning Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Players
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 the high volume of requests,
player availability is on an extremely limited basis. More
information can be found at BaltimoreRavens.com/Donations
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OUR TEAM. OUR COMMUNITY.