Thomas and Hawkins discussed how they became close friends with the Browns and why they use their platform to discuss social justice issues

Free public event held in conjunction with NFL Draft will celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion in sports

High school athletes from across the country will have the opportunity to be evaluated by Division II, III, NAIA, and Junior Colleges in Ohio, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky regions

Carlson read a children's book to the students and answered questions about how he became a Princeton grad and NFL player

The goal of the program is to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields

Ward and the Make Them Know Your Name foundation covered monthly expenses for 21 people who struggled to sustain small business or employment last April when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the country

The Browns supported the pitch competition by donating a marketing-valued sponsorship of $25,000 to Perfect Pineapple Wraps

Cleveland Huddle with Bud Light designed to assist Northeast Ohio Black-owned restaurants and community shelters

The Cleveland Browns hosted student athletes from Olmsted Falls and Cleveland Heights for a Build The Bridge Chalk Talk session. The students assembled benches together that will be placed in the locker rooms of each school.

Tight End Stephen Carlson joined a fourth grade class from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to read a book together and gave them advice to #StayInTheGame by finishing the school year strong.

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This week's hero is Don Bloom, the head custodian at Akron Public Schools. When the pandemic began, Don not only took on the sole responsibility of cleaning the school to make it safe for students and staff, he also volunteered to pass out breakfast and lunch to kids in the neighborhood that needed help when the school was shut down.

Wide receiver Rashard Higgins hosted a Q&A session with Maple Heights students hosted by Nathan Zegura. Higgins discussed with the students the importance of education and making good decisions.

This week's hero is Holly Miller, the Director of Nursing at Crawford Manor, who gave up her wedding day to care for her patients. Holly works primarily with the elderly in the nursing home and works all hours around the clock to care for them.

Offensive Lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. was in the giving spirit this holiday season, giving away a new car, $10,000 and much more to Cleveland-area families in need.

This week's hero is Cathy Davis, the Administrator for Northern Ohio Recovery Association. Cathy wears many hats and has helped manage to keep the food pantry open during the pandemic, despite the uptick in individuals needing assistance, whether it be from food, mental health or addiction. Cathy mentors the youth by teaching them job skills and helps court appointees reduce their fines by volunteering at NORA. Cathy does a little bit of it all to help those in need.

Last week, as part of the Browns annual 10 days of giving, the Cleveland Browns' and College Now Greater Cleveland's partnership for the Marion Motley Scholarship awarded two Cleveland Metropolitan School District scholars $10,000 to put towards their college education. The Marion Motley scholarship provides an opportunity for Northeast Ohio high school seniors to pursue their dreams of receiving a college education.

This week's hero is Nick Frank, a registered nurse at University Hospitals. When the pandemic began, Nick not only had to deal with COVID-19 at work, but also at home, when his 1.5 year old tested positive for the virus. After his recovery, his wife started showing symptoms and Nick stayed home to take care of the household while his wife recovered. Nick not only helped his family through COVID, but numerous others as well.

On behalf of Browns' head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Cleveland Police Department packed up and distributed backpacks filled with various Nike gifts such as knit hats, socks and other Browns items.

The Inaugural Girls High School Flag Football Game on March 19, 2021 at Mentor High School. Players were surprised with an appearance by Browns Chief of Staff Callie Brownson.

In alignment with the team's Black History Month celebration and Be the Solution social justice initiative, the Browns have launched Cleveland Huddle in partnership with Bud Light to assist local Black-owned restaurants while also providing food relief to individuals in need. To start the campaign, the Browns are collaborating with Goodfellas BBQ, Soul Fo' Real BBQ and Sauce the City to host three unique meal distributions throughout the month of February. Each week beginning on February 9, the team will distribute 100 meals to one of the following local shelters: The City Mission's Crossroads men's crisis center and Laura's Home women's crisis center and Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Men's Shelter.

A close up look at the cleats and the foundations represented by our players for this years My Cause My Cleats campaign

To continue the Browns' annual tradition of volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank around Thanksgiving, Browns staff and alumni players packed boxes of food to be distributed to local families in need. Vitamix contributed $2,500 to support the Food Bank's efforts, providing 10,000 nutritious meals.

As part of Browns Salute to Service efforts, this drive-through style event invited 100 families of currently deployed service members to receive a care package filled with items such as Browns branded gifts, family games, books and more.

St. Edward vs St. Ignatius football game at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 19, 2020. St. Edward won 17-0.

The Browns, Cavs and Indians, in partnership with Cleveland Votes and the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, hosted National Voter's Registration Day at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Tuesday, September 22nd. The non-partisan event will give all Cuyahoga County residents the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming General Election.

Nordonia High School received $25k worth of new Xenith helmets courtesy of the 2019-20 Cleveland Browns HELMETS program presented by Meijer and in association with University Hospitals and Xenith.

Take a look at the Cleveland Browns Adapted Football League's standout athletes and volunteers of 2020!

The AFL hosted a football skills session Saturday at Camp Cheerful