Ed Reed Foundation

Every year, we provide scholarships for college-bound graduates from the @seedschoolmd. This year, five students were awarded the REED for SEED scholarship at SEED's Bloom event honoring the class of 2024. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!

Our ER Academy is all about providing unique wellness opportunities and access to experiences that our students would otherwise not have. Exposure is everything! We recently collaborated with Baltimore SquashWise to provide over 50 participants at Booker T. Washington Middle School the opportunity to learn new sports skills! Squashwise hosted clinics to lead students through various stations including basic rules of the game, how to grip the racket, hitting the ball, and relay races.

Happy Juneteenth from the Ed Reed Foundation!   What better way to celebrate Juneteenth than with our annual ER Academy youth football camp at Ed's high school!? Last week, we proudly gathered 300 local New Orleans youth who received invaluable coaching and mentorship from league pros. Special thanks to our sponsors, donors and guest coaches who have allowed this 2-day camp to remain free for all participants for over 15 years! Thank you partners! IMTT, 3STEP Sports, @Surge Ministries , Farm Bureau Insurance, @NFL Foundation/USA Football, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Ochsner Health/St. Charles Parish Hospital, KAREN BIERLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH FOUNDATION, St. Charles Clean Fuels, Creative Graphics Incorporated, Winn-Dixie, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Coca-Cola, LifePrep Academy Foundation and Destrehan High School Football

Over the past month, our partner McCormick & Company has hosted volunteer events and packed nearly 1,000 Summer "Sizzle Kits" for students at our Baltimore partner schools! Going into summer, these will provide youth with resources to keep them healthy & active during out-of-school time. Thank you McCormick!

Each year we provide gap scholarships to college-bound graduates from our partner school; The SEED School of Maryland. REED for SEED Scholars participated in a varsity sport for a minimum of 3 seasons, maintained a 2.5+ G.P.A., and are enrolled in a "good fit" college. We awarded the 2024 REED for SEED Scholarships, presented by the Baltimore Ravens, at SEED's "Bloom" event earlier this month. The event celebrated the class of 2024, honored the Ed Reed Foundation as their 2024 Community Champion, and included a special message from our Founder, Ed Reed. Congratulations to our 2024 REED for SEED Maryland Scholars! Temitola Akintola: Towson University Ahone Fofou: Howard University Gladish Mbela: Salisbury University Clarisa Kandakai: Howard University Adedolapo “Addie” Arowolo: Towson University

Last week, students from our partner school; The SEED School of Maryland got to experience a very special R.E.E.D. Program outing; a trip to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Finance Park. Volunteers from Transamerica mentored the students through real life financial situations and decisions and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch from our longtime partner, The Local Oyster. This impactful day is a perfect example of how our R.E.E.D. Program exposes youth to new environments while connecting them with positive mentors and unique opportunities. Respect. Educate. Empower. Dream. https://lnkd.in/gqFGJZZC

Last week, we hosted our annual Fitness Day at Booker T. Washington Middle School! Students participated in a variety of activity stations while learning about overall health - physical, mental, & emotional. All participants received invaluable coaching from pro athletes, as well as shirts, giveaways, and lunch. Thank you to all the partners who helped make this happen: MBS Fitness Lab Bryan Hall Baltimore Ravens The Local Oyster LifeBridge Health

Last week, our team proudly participated in Rutter's Children's' Charities annual golf fundraiser as one of the nonprofit beneficiaries! We were joined by our friend and Ed's former teammate Torrey Smith of the LEVEL82 Foundation! A huge thank you to Rutter's for having us be a part for the 2nd year in a row!

One of the primary goals at our partner school; Booker T. Washington Middle this year was to encourage improved attendance. As a part of our R.E.E.D. Program, 30 students with the top attendance got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the The Maryland Zoo. Students got to experience an Animal Encounter with Zoo trainers, participated in a financial literacy workshop, hosted by Fulton Bank, during lunch and got to explore the zoo with Zoo Ambassadors to get a special inside experience. Thank you Maryland Zoo for making this incredible trip happen! 

Our friends at McCormick & Company continue to help us move our mission forward in amazing ways! This week, students from the The SEED School of Maryland's culinary and wellness clubs were treated to a private lunch with McCormick's chefs. They got to learn about the chefs' different professional journeys while enjoying the delicious meal! Our R.E.E.D. Program is all about connecting youth with positive mentors and providing exposure opportunities to new environments. We couldn't be more proud to continue to bring these enrichment experiences to those we serve!