Founded in 1995, the mission of the Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation (SSCF) is to promote the healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of youth by enhancing opportunities for participation in sports and fitness activities.
In the Fall of 2004, the Foundation unveiled the Spirit of 12 Partners Program, a new collaboration among Seattle youth service organizations, the Seahawks, and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Under this new program, community-based nonprofits distribute the Seahawks game day program during the team’ home games. Each partner keeps 100% of the proceeds, which is matched by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. The current nonprofit participants are the American Heart Association, Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association, Camp Fire USA, Treehouse, and YMCA of Greater Seattle.
The SSCF also hosts a number of National Football League Charities (NFLC) programs. These include the Hometown Huddle, What Moves U, NFL Youth Football Initiatives, and Coach of the Week. Each program promotes community investment and volunteerism in people of all ages.
Finally, the SSCF is committed to supporting Communities In Schools of Seattle, whose mission is to connect community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. CIS Seattle meets the needs of students that are often overlooked. The volunteers and professionals of CIS Seattle have helped hundreds of youth through mentoring assistance, counseling, after-school programs, and by providing essential supplies.
If you have received funding from the SSCF in the past, we suggest that you visit the Foundation Center (www.foundationcenter.org), the Council on Foundations (www.cof.org) or the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation (www.pgafamilyfoundation.org) to learn about other funding opportunities for which your organization might be eligible.
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