Social Justice Fund
The annual Steelers Social Justice Matching Fund encourages players to donate to community organizations focused on social and economic justice, with their contributions being matched by the Steelers organization. Since its inception in 2018, the team and its players have donated $2,994,970 combined to benefit 82 charitable organizations throughout the region.
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- Committed to making a difference
- Steelers Donate Nearly $50,000 To Help Pittsburgh Community Programs
2021
Tailgates
Maurkice Pouncey started the program in hopes of cultivating a better relationship between Pittsburgh Police Officers and local youth. The program invites Pittsburgh Police Officers and local youth to a tailgate outside of the stadium for home Steelers games followed by attending the game. Pouncey sponsored the tailgate and tickets during his time with the team. Minkah Fitzpatrick has taken over the program and continues to sponsor Pittsburgh Police Officers and youth to attend a tailgate and enjoy a game while building a stronger relationship between police and youth.
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- Inspire Change featuring Pittsburgh Steelers all pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Pouncey bring the community together
- Maurkice Pouncey: Building a bridge between the Steel City's police and children
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- Working together to make a difference
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Meeting at the 50-Yard Line
In partnership with the Neighborhood Resilience Project, members of the Steelers Social Justice Committee meet with local high school students to discuss ways to deescalate violence in and out of school. Players take part in intimate breakouts session where they discuss violence they may have experienced and work with students to discuss alternate ways to address situations that can lead to positive outcomes.
2024
- Penn Hills High School | Miles Killebrew and Cameron Heyward 10/15/2024
- Sto-Rox High School | Miles Killebrew and Alex Highsmith 12/3/2024
- Perry Traditional Academy | Dan Moore Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick 12/10/2024
2023
- Woodland Hills High School | Cameron Heyward 10/24/2023
- Clairton High School | 11/7/2023
- Penn Hills High School | 12/19/2023
2022
Penn Hills High School | Pressley Harvin III, Alex Highsmith and Kevin Dotson 10/4/2022 (Read Related Article | View Related X Post)
2021
- Woodland Hills High School | Trey Edmunds 11/9/2021 (View Related Facebook Post)
Wear Orange Campaign
On June 2, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Acrisure Stadium recognized National Gun Violence Awareness Day, honoring the hundreds of people injured and killed by gun violence each and every day. Together we can end gun violence. Text ORANGE to 64433 to learn more.
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Youth Justice Action Month
Youth Justice Action Month is an annual campaign where advocates come together to organize digital and in-person events and activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by the justice system.
2024
- The Pittsburgh Steelers Social Justice Committee hosted a panel discussion with local community partners in recognition of Youth Justice Action Month. Elandon Roberts and Calvin Austin III moderated the discussion which featured youth from participating organizations alongside Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five. The panelists shared their personal experiences in a moving discussion about the juvenile justice system in America.
- Among the organizations who took part in the event were Amachi Pittsburgh, Café Momentum, Gwen's Girls and Homeless Children's Education Fund, who all had students on the panel, as well as Action Housing, Auberle, Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa., PA Innocence Project, Pittsburgh Public Schools and The Heyward House.
- WPXI: Steelers Social Justice Committee, players, member of Exonerated 5 come together for youth panel
Social Justice Film Series
The social justice film screening program was launched in 2021, with players joining youth from local schools and community groups to have discussions around leadership, social justice movements, and activism. After each discussion, the players and students watch a social justice film together.
2023
- "I Am Not Your Negro" hosted by Elijah Riley 9/18/2023 (View Related Instagram Post)
- "Fruitvale Station" hosted by Mitchell Trubisky and Pressley Harvin III 10/3/2023
2022
- "Judas and the Black Messiah" hosted by Cam Sutton, Elijah Riley and Kevin Dotson 9/27/2022
- "Hidden Figures" hosted by Alex Highsmith 10/25/2022 (View Related X Post)
- "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" hosted by Cameron Heyward 11/15/2022 (View Related Instagram Post | View Related X Post)
- "Black Panther: Vanguard of the Revolution" hosted by Mitchell Trubisky and Pressley Harvin III 1/5/2023 (View Related Instagram Post | View Related X Post)
2021
- "Black Panther" hosted by Cam Sutton and Kevin Dotson 9/27/2021
- "Remember the Titans" hosted by Alex Highsmith 11/2/2021
- "42" hosted by Cameron Heyward 1/6/2022