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THE ATHLETES' CORNER

AZ · EIN 843367315 · $464K rev · operational · theathletescorner.org
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The Athletes' Corner is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Arizona that collaborates with professional athletes to combat hunger and support families facing mental, spiritual, and physical challenges. Through initiatives like 'The Athletes' Corner vs. Hunger,' they link meal donations to athletes' performances, having provided over 2.5 million meals to families in need in the past year.

activities · 9

what they do

direct service · 9
  • Athlete Media Platform for faith-based content Digital Evangelism & Discipleship Platforms
    Operates a digital media platform that produces and distributes daily faith- and family-focused content featuring athletes, generating over 150 million social media impressions and amassing 70,000 followers within the last 12 months.
  • Athlete Media Platform for faith-based content Digital Evangelism & Discipleship Platforms
    Runs an Athlete Media Platform that produces daily faith- and family-focused content featuring athletes, generating over 150 million social media impressions and amassing 70,000 followers across platforms within the last 12 months.
  • Facilitate meal donations through athlete-partnered campaigns Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    The organization partners with athletes and sports teams to launch various "vs. Hunger" initiatives, such as "Feeding Families with Jalen Ramsey," "Score More n’ Feed More," "Swishes for Dishes," and "Meals n' Medals," which trigger meal donations to food banks based on athletic performance. These campaigns have provided over 4 million meals to families in need across various locations including Los Angeles, Arizona, Seattle, Tennessee, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and the Bay Area.
  • Generate faith-based social media content Digital Evangelism & Discipleship Platforms
    The organization creates and disseminates faith-based, athlete-driven content focused on faith and family through its Athlete Media Platform, generating over 175 million social media impressions and amassing over 70,000 followers across its platforms.
  • The organization hosts meal distribution events in various locations, including five events throughout the Bay Area as part of the "Swishes for Dishes" campaign, and also assists with food distribution at local food banks in Detroit and Philadelphia.
  • Hosting local meal distribution events Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    Organizes and hosts in-person meal distribution events in partnership with athletes and local food banks, including five events in the Bay Area during the 2020-21 season and participation in food distribution in Detroit and Philadelphia alongside campaign activations.
  • Meal distribution through performance-based campaigns Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    Operates multiple athlete-partnered, performance-based meal donation campaigns (e.g., "Score More n' Feed More", "Shut Down Hunger", "Swishes for Dishes") that provide meals to food banks based on sports outcomes such as touchdowns, interceptions, or goals. These initiatives have collectively provided over 4 million meals to families in need across multiple regions including Arizona, Los Angeles, Tennessee, the Bay Area, Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.
  • Meal distribution through performance-based campaigns Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    Provides meals to food banks and families in need via athlete- and team-linked campaigns where on-field achievements (e.g., touchdowns, sacks, goals) trigger meal donations. These initiatives operate nationally and are implemented in partnership with teams, athletes, and Feeding America, with documented delivery of over 4 million meals cumulatively.
  • On-the-ground meal distribution events Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    Hosts in-person meal distribution events in partnership with local food banks, particularly in the Bay Area, as part of broader campaigns like Swishes for Dishes, with at least ten events conducted during the 2020-21 season.
strategies · 10

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

All Day Holiday Meals
Provides meals for every touchdown scored by the Tennessee Titans during the holiday season.
Meals n' Medals
Provides meals based on the performance of the US Women's National Team during the Tokyo Olympics.
Score More n' Feed More
Provides meals for every touchdown scored by the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL season.
The Athletes' Corner vs. Hunger
Links meal donations to the in-game performances of partnered athletes, providing meals for families in need.
relationships · 75

who they work with

  • A&A Peterson Family Foundation Partner — Partnered to launch ‘All Day Holiday Meals 2.0’ to provide food to those in need in Tennessee.
  • A&A Peterson Family Foundation Partner — Teamed up to help provide meals for every touchdown scored by the Seahawks and Titans.
  • Adrian Peterson Partner — Partnered for the "All Day Holiday Meals" campaign, providing 132,000 meals.
  • Adrian Peterson Partner — Partnered through "The Athletes' Corner vs. Hunger" initiative to provide meals.
  • Adrian Peterson Partner — Partnered with for 'The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger' initiative and the 'All Day Holiday Meals 2.0' Campaign.
  • Alameda County Community Food Bank Partner — Partnered to host meal distribution events through the Swishes for Dishes campaign.
  • Alameda County Community Food Bank Partner — Recipient of meal donations through the Swishes for Dishes initiative.
  • Arizona Cardinals Partner — Partners with for the "Score More n’ Feed More" initiative, where meals are provided based on the team's touchdowns.
  • Chattanooga Area Food Bank Partner — Beneficiary food bank in Tennessee for the 'All Day Holiday Meals 2.0' campaign.
  • Chegg Partner — Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg, was a campaign partner for "Holiday Touchdowns for Meals".
  • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — One of the four Feeding America member food banks in Arizona benefiting from the "Score More n' Feed More" campaign.
  • Dan Rosensweig Partner — Campaign partner for "Holiday Touchdowns for Meals" with Zach Ertz.
  • Demario Davis Partner — Partnered for the "Tackling Hunger" campaign, providing 72,000 meals.
  • Demario Davis Partner — Partnered through "The Athletes' Corner vs. Hunger" initiative to provide meals.
  • Demario Davis Partner — Partnered with for 'The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger' initiative.
  • Devoted Dreamers Foundation Partner — Partnered for the "Tackling Hunger" campaign with Demario Davis.
  • Ertz Family Foundation Partner — Partnered to launch the "Score More n' Feed More" campaign and other initiatives like "Holiday Touchdowns for Meals" and "Meals n' Medals" to fight hunger.
  • Ertz Family Foundation Partner — Teamed up to fight hunger through the "Score More n’ Feed More" initiative and other campaigns, helping to provide 1.4 million meals.
  • Feeding America Partner — Collaborated with to provide 1.4 million meals to families in need through various campaigns.
  • Feeding America Partner — Helped provide meals to food banks in Los Angeles through the "Feeding Families with Jalen Ramsey" initiative.
  • Feeding America Partner — Official corporate partner for hunger-relief efforts, facilitating meal donations.
  • Feeding America Partner — Official corporate partner for hunger-relief initiatives, including distributing meals to local food banks.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered to help provide meals for every touchdown scored by the Seahawks and Titans.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered to help provide meals to local food banks in Los Angeles.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered to launch ‘All Day Holiday Meals 2.0’ to provide food to those in need in Tennessee.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered to maximize meal donations and distribution for "The Athletes' Corner vs. Hunger" initiative.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered to provide meals through the 'Meals n' Medals' initiative.
  • Feeding America Partner — Provides meals to people struggling with food insecurity through The Athletes’ Corner vs. Hunger initiative.
  • Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Partner — Recipient of meal donations from the Warriors Gaming Squad through the Swishes for Dishes initiative.
  • Food Lifeline Partner — Received 25,000 meals from the 'All Day Holiday Meals 2.0' Campaign in Seattle.
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