2019 Community Relations Recap

Click below to view a recap of the Atlanta Falcons' community efforts in youth & high school football, military, and social justice in 2019

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Falcons host virtual coaching clinic for Georgia high school coaches

The Falcons invited over 300 Georgia high school coaches to attend a virtual seminar with Falcons coaches and college coaches from across the state

Freddie Falcon sent love to frontline workers on Mother's Day

Freddie Falcon partnered with Coca-Cola and Publix to surprise a loved one working on the frontlines in honor of Mother's Day. They received a package filled with Atlanta Falcons, Coca-Cola and Publix items as well as a virtual call with Freddie Falcon.

Freddie Falcon sends care packages to mothers working during pandemic

Freddie Falcon sent his annual Mother's Day Freddie-Gram deliveries presented by Coke and Publix specifically to women working on the frontlines during the current pandemic. Freddie stuck to social-distancing by interacting with the ladies virtually.

Foye Oluokun making a difference before school closures

Before schools were closed for the remainder of the school year in Georgia due to COVID-19, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun was working hard to make a difference in the lives of young students.

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Player Appearances

Cheerleader Appearances

Freddie Falcon Appearances

Donation Requests

Community Initiatives | Spark

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons Community Honors Dinner celebrating the teamÕs community all-stars and Man of the Year for 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - RICARDO ALLEN

Established in 1970, the annual Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. Each of the 32 NFL teams nominate one player for the award based on their commitment and significant impact on their community.

MY CAUSE MY CLEATS

The Atlanta Falcons will participate in the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" campaign during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Through this initiative, players have selected over 30 charitable organizations to represent through their cleats. This collaboration between the NFL and players provides an opportunity for these athletes to use their platform, express their passions and give back to causes they support.

Scenes from the Associate VEO Care Packages at Arthur M. Blank Family Office in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday November 15, 2019. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)

SALUTE TO SERVICE WEEK PRESENTED BY ZAXBY'S

For the fifth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons honored military service members, veterans and their families with five events designed around the NFL's Salute to Service initiative. The Atlanta Falcons Salute to Service week presented by Zaxby's extended from November 11-15. This long-term, year-round commitment across the Blank Family of Businesses demonstrates the core values of this organization and the importance of giving back to others.

Falcons Visit West Point Military Academy

The Atlanta Falcons strive to make an impact beyond what is seen on the field on Sundays. This mission extends from the players up to Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank. As part of the team's commitment to improve the local community, Falcons players have focused on initiatives that address social justice issues.

Falcons Visit West Point Military Academy

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn believes that the military does teamwork better than anybody in the world so there was no better place to visit before the team began workouts for the 2019 season than one of the most well-respected institutions for leadership.

12th Annual Fishing with the Falcons Presented by Zaxby's

On May 2-3, 2019, the Atlanta Falcons hosted wounded military veterans on a deep sea fishing excursion in Savannah, GA. Angie Blank, LB Duke Riley, LB Foye Oluokun, OL Wes Schweitzer, K Giorgio Tavecchio and six Falcons Legends met 18 wounded Veterans from local non-profits, Warrior Alliance and Team Red, White and Blue, for a two-day trip.

Falcons Community Programs

Salute to Service

The Atlanta Falcons are proud to celebrate and honor our past and present members of the armed forces.

"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

Community Photos

Freddie Falcon delivers Mother’s Day Freddie-Grams in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday May 8, 2020. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Atlanta Falcons)

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2019 Community Relations Recap

Falcons host virtual coaching clinic for Georgia high school coaches

Freddie Falcon sent love to frontline workers on Mother's Day

Freddie Falcon sends care packages to mothers working during pandemic

Foye Oluokun making a difference before school closures

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WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - RICARDO ALLEN

MY CAUSE MY CLEATS

SALUTE TO SERVICE WEEK PRESENTED BY ZAXBY'S

Falcons Visit West Point Military Academy

Falcons Visit West Point Military Academy

12th Annual Fishing with the Falcons Presented by Zaxby's

Falcons Community Programs

Youth Football Coaching Clinic

Moms Academy

Youth Football Camps

Salute to Service

The Atlanta Falcons are proud to celebrate and honor our past and present members of the armed forces.

"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."

Community Photos

Freddie Falcon sends care packages to mothers working during pandemic

Foye Oluokun reads to schools in metro Atlanta

Freddie Falcon surprises fans with Valentine's Day gifts

Girls High School Flag Football Championship

Mattress Firm provides movie night to children at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Allen Bailey hosts holiday shopping spree for kids in Georgia

Singing loud for all to hear | Falcons carol at children's hospitals

Thank You Coach | Falcons reunited with former coaches

Ricardo Allen is Falcons' Man of the Year

Falcons community All-Stars honored at annual Community Honors Dinner

Falcons participate in 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign

Families of fallen heroes surprised with custom jerseys honoring loved ones

Baby shower honors expecting veteran mothers | Salute to Service Week

Giving back to homeless veterans | Salute to Service Week

Battle of the Bases flag football tournament | Salute to Service Week

Pros vs. Joes ping pong tournament | Salute to Service Week

Falcons Social Justice Committee hosts private screening of 'Just Mercy' film

Falcons host high school breast cancer awareness game

Falcons CEO Steve Cannon nominated for 2019 Salute to Service Award

Happy Halloween | Rookies in costume for children's hospital visit

Falcons 'Huddle for 100' at North Georgia food bank

'First Down for Fighters' honors Georgia cancer survivors

Falcons visit Luke Air Force Base in Arizona

Falcons give back to Atlanta during Hometown Huddle

Rookies serve dinner at Ronald McDonald House

Community Video

Freddie Falcon sent love to frontline workers on Mother's Day

Freddie Falcon helped lead teachers through neighborhoods to see their students during this difficult time.

"I want women to be able to have the dream" | Billie Jean King on Girls Flag Football

Trailblazers | Girls of Georgia

Girls Flag Football to become official sanctioned high school sport in Georgia

Falcons pave path for Girl's Flag Football to become official sanctioned sport in Georgia

2019 Man of the Year | S Ricardo Allen

Falcons in the Community: Falcons Feast

Watch: Huddle for 100

'We Play For' | Falcons to honor 94 Fallen Heroes

Community News

Falcons host virtual coaching clinic for Georgia high school coaches

Foye Oluokun making a difference before school closures

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