The Buffalo Bills and M&T Bank chose Crystal McQueen, elementary school teacher at Harvey Austin Elementary School in Buffalo, NY, for the eleventh annual Touchdown for Teachers award.
Five WWII Veterans were recently hosted by the Bills and Safelite AutoGlass for a practice at the fieldhouse. The veterans were greeted by players and coaches and Josh Allen ended their visit with a surprise.
Ignite, Powered by Computers for Children, was established as computers for children by volunteers who understood the need to bridge the digital divide and provide access to computers and technology training for students in economically and technologically challenged schools and homes.
*The Salvation Army is a faith-based organization whose mission is to meet the basic needs of people through a variety of services including providing food, clothing and shelter. *
As part of the Inspire Change initiative, several Bills players were out in the community visiting the Lights On! Anti-Bullying Pep Rally and a Special Olympics New York bowling practice.
The Buffalo Bills invited four cancer survivors and their families to New Era Field for a special evening with players to celebrate their courageous battle.
During the Play 60 Challenge and Fitness for Kids 2019 kickoff event at New Era Field, the Buffalo Bills and Independent Health celebrated the renewal of their partnership.
The Buffalo Bills celebrated Play Football Month by hosting a variety of events throughout August that included two Gatorade Jr. Training Camps and the annual Moms Youth Football Safety Clinic, as well as halftime scrimmages and pregame ceremonies at both home preseason games.
Bills Legends Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Darryl Talley participated in the United Way Day of Caring as part of the Buffalo Bills Huddle for 100 initiative.
In partnership with Turner Construction and the Buffalo Bills, Lorenzo Alexander’s ACES Foundation hosted a Community Wellness and STEM Festival at the Belle Center where kids of all ages participated in STEM labs and activities.
Several Bills coaches volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in a variety of projects on the construction of two Habitat homes in Buffalo.
Several Bills players supported the Annual ACES Foundation Bowling Benefit, which raises funds to give back to the community.
In honor of the NFL's 100th anniversary celebration, the Bills launched their #BillsHuddlefor100 initiative at the team's annual Staff Volunteer Day at Delaware Park.
The Buffalo Bills Foundation partnered with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, The Buffalo Police Dept., and Victory Sports to donate bags full of sports equipment. The sports equipment will be placed inside the trunks of BPD patrol cars for the officers to engage with kids throughout their communities.
14 coaches from the Buffalo Bills staff served a special Valentines Day themed lunch at the Buffalo City Mission.
The Buffalo Bills organization showcased their commitment to the Western New York community by hosting health and wellness programs, supporting the military, raising cancer awareness, encouraging social responsibility, and much more.
Each home game Bills' players will select a local organization that enriches our community. This week the players have chosen to recognize Gateway Longview. This organization offers eighteen programs caring for families and children from birth through age 21, focusing on behavioral health, as well as community-based, residential, and special education services.
Many Bills players were out in the community delivering presents, hosting parties, and shopping with kids to spread holiday cheer this season.
For their final event of the 2018 season, the Buffalo Bills Toyota Rookie Club, along with some of the team's veteran players, invited more than 120 children from local community organizations for a holiday extravaganza at the Hamburg Fairgrounds.
Each home game Bills' players will select a local organization that enriches our community. This week the players have chosen to recognize the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo. Established in 1926, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo has been at the forefront of youth development supporting young people in our community.
Each home game Bills' players will select a local organization that enriches our community. This week, the players have chosen to recognize United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. The United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is a great community partner of the NFL and the Buffalo Bills, connecting our players with people and organizations in our community. In 2017, United Way celebrated their centennial anniversary--100 years of working together--and they will continue to connect families, and those who are struggling, to resources that lift them up to ensure a healthy community for the next 100 years.
For his incredible contribution on and off the field, Lorenzo Alexander is the Buffalo Bills 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
Dion Dawkins invited Jack Frost, a friend of the Bills through Oishei Children’s Hospital, to decorate his cleats for My Cause My Cleats. What Jack didn’t know is that Dawkins and Josh Allen had some big surprises planned.
At the Bills vs. Jaguars game, the team honored local students who participated in the Play 60 and Fitness for Kids Challenges in partnership with the Independent Health Foundation and the Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association, as well as the Fuel Up to 60 program with American Dairy Association North East.
Each home game Bills' players will select a local organization that enriches our community. This week the players have chosen to recognize Special Olympics New York. The organization provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.