A great football club is more than a collection of superb athletes – it is a partner with its community and is involved in solving problems, creating opportunities, and enriching the quality of life for youth and families through unique resources, teamwork and goodwill.

The Jaguars Community Relations department reflects those goals by working as an extension of the team to develop and implement resourceful and valuable programs that contribute directly to the Jacksonville-area community.  As a highly visible organization the Jaguars, including players, coaches and front office staff, acknowledge and accept their unique role and work to improve the welfare of people throughout their region.

Since the team’s inception in 1993, one of our platforms as a team has been focused on ways we can positively impact our society.  Serving as a catalyst for constructive community change, the development of programs promoting literacy and education, health and wellness, physical fitness, and outreach programs with non-profit and community groups, we aspire to extend a helping hand no matter how big or small the task may be.  We are proud to have so many supporters who have joined with us in our mission to contribute to a better quality of life for all.

In addition to our efforts, the Jaguars Foundation also serves as the team's vehicle of change in the city, assisting at-risk youth and families through a variety of programs, including strategic grants.  Under the leadership of Delores Barr Weaver, Jaguars Foundation Chair and CEO, the Jaguars Foundation focuses on support of programs serving economically and socially disadvantaged youth and families in Jacksonville.

The Foundation awarded $1,057,850 in grants to thirty seven local youth-serving agencies in 2007.  The grand total since 1995 is more than $10.9 million in the Jacksonville area (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties).

“Our dream of the Jaguars Foundation began even before Jacksonville was awarded the 30th NFL franchise in 1993,” Weaver exclaimed.  “I am proud of the Jaguars and the Jaguars Partners for making the annual million dollar commitment to support these important programs for youth and their families.”