Seattle Seahawks Social Justice
Seahawks Social Justice
The Seahawks continue their commitment to fight for racial equity and justice within our workplace and our community. We will address inequities in the Black community, tackle systemic racism, remove barriers, and provide access and opportunities for all people of color in the communities we serve.
Invest In Advancing Economic Stability
Support Youth Achievement Center with a $500K donation
Improve our equity among diverse suppliers, with an emphasis on Black small businesses
Support nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity through charitable cash donations
Partner with FareStart to advance equity through providing personal stability and economic mobility
Foster An Inclusive Culture
Form a racial equity and social justice committee comprised of players, legends, coaches, and leadership
Increase and retain Black representation throughout all levels of our organization
Implement mentorship and leadership opportunities for all Black employees
Form a Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) team with local community leaders
Combat Racism Through Education and Awareness
Engage employees in anti-racism training
Leverage our partnership with the Black Future Co-op Fund to amplify Black voices
Engage employees in crucial conversations related to racial equity
Participate in an annual day of service dedicated to giving back to the Black community
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Community Partners
FareStart
FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.
Creative Justice
Creative Justice builds community with youth most impacted by the school-to-prison-(to-deportation) pipeline. Participants and mentor artists work together to examine the root causes of incarceration, like systemic racism and other forms of oppression, creating art that articulates the power and potential of our communities.
Choose 180
Choose 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems
Community Passageways
Community Passageways creates alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults by rebuilding our communities through committed relationships centered on love, compassion, and consistency.
Social Justice Documentaries
16 Lives
"16 Lives," produced with the support of the Seahawks, tells the story of Community Passageway's 30 Days of Peace Program that is trying to reduce gun violence in South King County, which has seen a 50% increase in gun violence compared to the previous 4-year average. In response, Community Passageways, with support of the Seattle City Council, made an urgent call for "30 Days of Peace" and took 16 young men at risk of gun violence out of the city.
In Community, By Community
This 2020 short documentary presented by the Seattle Seahawks, tells the story of Restorative Community Pathways, a program that seeks to alter the current juvenile legal system and instead invest in a community-driven support system. The system focuses on racial equity and care for the youths, their families, those harmed and the community.
Out Of The Fire
This 2019 short documentary presented by the Seattle Seahawks, tells the story of Community Passageways, a Seattle-based felony diversion program that works with school administrators, police departments, justice officials, correctional center staff, religious organizations and families to establish healthy, happy and safe communities.
Donate
Donate To The Youth Achievement Center
The Youth Achievement Center (YAC) is a housing first and programming center for South Seattle youth who need a safe and supportive place to call home. YAC will offer more than 45,000 square feet of housing and services to more than 100 young people. This is a project initiated by BIPOC youth in the community where it is being developed.
Donate to the Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund
In an effort to create lasting change and build a more compassionate and inclusive society, we are launching the Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund to support education and leadership programs addressing equality and justice.
We invite you to join us in donating and taking action.
The Black Future Co-op Fund
The Seahawks are proud to support the Black Future Co-Op Fund, which acknowledges the harm that systemic racism has done to the Black community in Washington state, and serves as a collective hub for efforts to eradicate poverty, build generational wealth, preserve Black Culture, and celebrate the incredible resilience of the Black community.