Seattle Seahawks Youth Empowerment
Youth Empowerment
Through programs, initiatives, events, and strategic partnerships we aim to educate, empower, and encourage youth, with a focus on character development, social emotional learning, and career building opportunities.
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Youth Programs
12 Pages
The Seahawks invite all Junior 12s to grab a book and join 12 Pages: our reading program that includes our Summer Reading Challenge, school visits, and more. Learn how the Seahawks promote reading across the state or compete individually to be the top overall reader in the Seattle school district area!
Game Changers
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of King County, the Seahawks are working to engage youth and teens through interactive leadership programming and opportunities to empower their peers and communities.
Hawks on the Yard
Hawks on the Yard is a formalized program focused on providing minority high-school aged students with unique exposure, access, and resources to pursue and/or embark on post-secondary options including minority-serving institutions such as HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and HSI's (Hispanic-Serving Institutions). We achieve this through three core areas of focus: professional development, mentorship, and personal/character development.
Blitz Kicks 4 Kids
Kicks4Kids is a charitable program started by the best mascot in the NFL: Blitz! All net proceeds go directly to organizations and communities in the Seattle/Tacoma area and across the country to support kids and families in need.
Proud To Support
King County Play Equity Coalition
The Seattle Seahawks have teamed up with the other professional sports organizations in our city to join the King County Play Equity Coalition. Together, we've pledged a combined $500,000 over 4 years: ensuring every child has a chance to play.
NFL Play 60
NFL Play 60 brings together the NFL's long-standing commitment to health and wellness with partner organizations. Since its launch in 2007, the program has helped build more than 200 Youth Fitness Zones and has reached more than 73,000 schools nationwide.
NFL Character Playbook, Powered By Everfi
The Seattle Seahawks work closely with Everfi to activate within our community as a part of the NFL's Character Playbook initiative. Click the link below to learn more about the program.
Free Coursework From Everfi
Everfi offers a variety of free online courses that aim to help strengthen our youth. In particular, the Seahawks have identified the courses below that can help our youth be the best versions of themselves: