Giving back to homeless veterans | Salute to Service Week

Ricardo Allen has been busy not only on the field but in the community as well. A founding member of the Falcons' Social Justice Committee, the Atlanta Falcons have named the safety as their nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The Atlanta Falcons players who spent the most time giving back to the community in 2019 were celebrated during the annual Community Honors Dinner this week. Ricardo Allen was named Man of the Year, Falcons CEO Steve Cannon received the Salute to Service Award nomination and coach Matt Land received High School Coach of the Year.

From the Atlanta Humane Society to the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta Falcons players are supporting causes important to them in Week 14. More than half of the Falcons roster will wear specially decorated cleats against the Carolina Panthers to raise awareness.

Head coach Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons invited 94 families in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they received custom, military themed jerseys honoring their loved ones. The evening is one part of a larger weekend full of events for the families.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Salute to Sisterhood baby shower for expecting veteran mothers; Atlanta Falcons Women’s Association attended as guests to mingle with the expectant mothers. The event was a part of the team's Salute to Service Week, presented by Zaxby's.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a flag football tournament between multiple Georgia military installations during Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's. Current and former Falcons players participated as honorary captains/coordinators.

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off Salute to Service Week presented by Zaxby's with a ping pong tournament between Atlanta Falcons Rookies, high school football players and active military. The week of events focuses on giving back to the military.

The Atlanta Falcons and its Social Justice Committee hosted a private early screening of the film, "Just Mercy” with social justice and community partners in attendance. Members of the committee include Ricardo Allen, De'Vondre Campbell and Steven Means who focus on initiatives that address social justice issues in the community.

The Atlanta Falcons hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness High School Game presented by Emory at Hallford Stadium where Southwest DeKalb High School played against Miller Grove High School. The game and stadium featured many pink elements to support and raise awareness for breast cancer.

Steve Cannon, Chief Executive Officer of the AMB Group, was named the Atlanta Falcons 2019 Salute to Service Award nominee. The Falcons have won the award, which recognizes support for the military community, for three straight years with Ben Garland (2018), Andre Roberts (2017) and head coach Dan Quinn (2016).

The Atlanta Falcons rookie class dressed in a variety of costumes to celebrate Halloween with friends at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons fans contributed to the Huddle for 100 initiative by volunteering for 100 minutes at a food bank in North Georgia alongside Atlanta Falcons players, Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon. The group sorted food that will be distributed to families in need. In honor of its 100th season, the NFL is inviting fans to partner with them, the players, and the teams in Huddle for 100.