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NFL Continues Successful Partnership with The Trevor Project
On National Coming Out Day, the NFL announced its continued partnership with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The NFL will continue to work collaboratively with The Trevor Project on programming, training and more activations as a part of the league's ongoing effort to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and world.
"We are deeply grateful for the NFL's continued and generous support of our life-affirming work to support LGBTQ young people," said Michael Mendillo, Director of Corporate Partnerships, The Trevor Project. “Together, we are not only shaping the future of sports, but also forging a path toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. With the NFL's unwavering commitment, this partnership is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ communities everywhere, showing them that they are valued, accepted, and celebrated for who they are."
As a part of the partnership, the NFL Foundation will again donate $100,000 to The Trevor Project. Subject matter experts from The Trevor Project will provide LGBTQ-focused education sessions to NFL staff to help build greater awareness and competency. NFL staff will also have an opportunity to volunteer with The Trevor Project.
“I've been involved with The Trevor Project for years, and they're one of the most well-run and thoughtful organizations," said Carl Nassib, NFL Legend. “It makes me even happier to see the NFL build a legitimate partnership with them."
The NFL has supported The Trevor Project since 2020, increasing their financial commitment beginning in 2021 by matching Nassib's $100,000 donation. This commitment has continued on an annual basis since then.
The NFL's ongoing support of The Trevor Project is one of several ways the league supports LGBTQ communities. The league regularly collaborates with organizations that serve the LGBTQ community, such as GLAAD, Covenant House, Athlete Ally, the National Gay Flag Football League, and local organizations in each city where the NFL hosts tentpole events.
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