Carolina Panthers partner with United Way
Character Playbook and Much More
Did you know United Way’s partnership with the NFL is the longest running collaboration between a major sports league and a nonprofit?
Here in the Carolinas
Official Panthers team ambassadors to United Way have included Cam Newton, Steve Smith, and Bene Benwikere. Most recently, Greg Olsen’s excellence on the field, combined with his charitable work in the community, won $125,000 for expansion of the NFL-United Way Character Playbook partnership.
The NFL and United Way are making a direct impact in our community through programs and initiatives like these:
Character Playbook
Launched locally in August 2016, Character Playbook, funded by the NFL Foundation and United Way, and powered by EverFi, is a new national education initiative that focuses on youth character development and healthy relationships during students' critical middle school years.
Read MoreOlsen Wins $125k for Character Playbook Expansion in the Carolinas
When Greg Olsen was named runner up as the Walter Payton Man of the Year just prior to Super Bowl LI, he did more than make all of the Carolinas proud. He also earned $125,000 for the expansion of United Way's Character Playbook initiative with the Carolina Panthers.
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Carolina Panthers and United Way Volunteers Encourage Students to be Active
October 15, 2016
In October 2016, the Carolina Panthers and United Way of Central Carolinas partnered to host Hometown Huddle at Stallings Elementary School in Matthews. More than…
Character Playbook Live
November 3, 2017
The halls of McClintock Middle School were bustling with excitement as eighth grade students wondered to class before the ding of the bell. Meanwhile, 30…
Local Middle Schools Implement Character Playbook
June 8, 2017
It’s not easy being a middle school student. Young people routinely face issues like bullying and peer pressure, often amid challenging circumstances like unstable home…
Olsen Wins $125k for Character Playbook Expansion in the Carolinas
May 11, 2017
When Greg Olsen was named runner up as the Walter Payton Man of the Year just prior to Super Bowl LI, he did more than…
The Importance of Social and Character Skills at a Critical Age
August 23, 2017
If you’re a Carolinas Panthers fan, you may have been one of the 55,000 attendees at Fan Fest, the team’s pep rally to excite fans…
United Way Presents $125,000 to Greg Olsen Foundation for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Finalist Honors
May 02, 2017
Greg Olsen’s Receptions for Research and United Way’s Character Playbook partnership with the Carolina Panthers each benefit from his recognition.
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