Arthur Blank dances with fans prior to the ribbon cutting at the Home Depot Backyard

PHOTOS: Best of 2018 - Atlanta Falcons Community

Under the guidance of Owner Arthur Blank, who believes in the power of sports to not only bring people together, but to allow us to act as a catalyst for building community, the Atlanta Falcons prioritize community outreach. Take a look back at some of our favorite moments of giving back in 2018.

PHOTOS: Falcons thank coaches that encouraged them from high school to NFL

Several Atlanta Falcons players recognized their high school coaches this month through the Falcons’ 'Thank You Coach' program. The coaches were treated to a relaxing weekend in Atlanta with visits to the team walk through in Flowery Branch and the game against the Arizona Cardinals.

PHOTOS: Irvin, Trufant, Defensive Line each host "Shop with a Pro" for youth

The Falcons defensive line, DE Bruce Irvin and CB Desmond Trufant were among those who hosted their own "Shop with a Pro" event this holiday season to give back to a variety of youth groups throughout the city of Atlanta.

PHOTOS: Players sing carols at children's hospital

Atlanta Falcons players, family, staff and cheerleaders sang at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital to brighten the spirits of the kids there this holiday season. The group also signed autographs and handed out teddy bears as they went room-to-room caroling.

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Cheerleader Appearances

Freddie Falcon Appearances

Donation Requests

“My promise has always been to do everything we possibly can to deliver our fans championship teams, both on the field and in this community.”

- Arthur M. Blank

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The Atlanta Falcons showcase causes they are dedicated to with customized cleats

QB Matt Ryan playing for John Roy III, Marines

The Falcons Honor Our Fallen Heroes

During the weekend of November 16-18, the Atlanta Falcons hosted 64 T.A.P.S families to thank them for the ultimate sacrifice of their fallen hero.

Atlanta Falcons Serve Up Thanksgiving

During the month of November, the Falcons have made hunger relief a key focus of the organization’s outreach efforts. With the holidays nearing, the Falcons have committed themselves to giving back to the city of Atlanta and to those who are less fortunate within the community.

LB Bruce Carter, TE Eric Saubert, DB Keith Tandy, G Ben Garland

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Atlanta Falcons Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's

For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons honored military veterans, active duty service members and their families during the week of November 5-9, in part of the Falcons Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's.