The Cleveland Browns are committed to championing youth football, education and social justice in local communities and throughout Ohio.
The Browns are dedicated to making positive change in the social justice space in two major focus areas: economic advancement of black and minority-owned businesses, and police and community relations. That commitment is reflected in the team’s annual social justice contributions, totaling over $2.5 million since 2018. Additionally, the dedication to these causes is reflected through Be the Solution activations, inclusive of their Cleveland Huddle program and various days at training camp and OTAs (organized team activities).
“As an organization, we know how important it is to be part of significant change in our communities, especially as it relates to the social justice space,” said Haslam Sports Group Chief Communications Officer Peter John-Baptiste. “Through our #BeTheSolution platform, we’ve engaged and supported Cleveland-based black and minority owned partners and businesses by assisting them with programming and funding in an effort to expand their reach across Northeast Ohio.”
Each year, the organization’s social justice committee collaborates with the team to determine local non-profit organizations most in need of support from the Browns. Organizations that have received funding from the team include EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, JumpStart and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, as well as a new partnership with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress.
Through the organization’s three-year partnership with JumpStart, the Browns have helped a variety of minority-owned small businesses. With the goal of increasing diversity, growing small businesses and furthering economic justice, the Browns have hosted multiple Cleveland Small Business Impact Program Showcases, Small Businesses Training Camps and a First in Tech networking event, each in partnership with JumpStart.
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