Congratulations to our first Florida Blue Community Champion of the Game - Jade Robinson! Jade is the founder of Volunteer Jax which assists area nonprofits in finding and sourcing volunteers and professionals. She is recognized for her deep commitment to service, empowerment and inclusion in the North Florida community. Robinson coordinates hundreds of events each year while also creating jobs, mentoring young professionals and partnering with nonprofits to support causes across the region.

The Jaguars employees set out on a goal of 1,000 community service hours completed in the month of April. From building houses to cleaning the beaches the Jaguars sure have made their mark. This month's mission highlights the organizational and commitment to giving back.

The Jaguars players, alongside the staff, are dedicated to giving back to the Jacksonville Community. To recognize Arik Armstead for winning the highest NFL Honor of Walter Payton Man of the Year, we spent a day volunteering in various parts of Jacksonville. Take a look back at this special day!

The Jaguars honored Tenikka Hughes, reporter for Action News Jax and creator of "Tenikka's Books for Kids," as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the Game presented by Florida Blue, on December 29. Established in 2018, "Tenikka's Books for Kids" is an annual book drive that has since collected and distributed nearly 30,000 free books to children in the Jacksonville area. An advocate for youth literacy and education, Hughes regularly reads to children at area libraries, schools, daycares and community centers. She has won several state-level service awards from organizations such as the Florida Literacy Coalition and Florida chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.

The Jaguars honored Hannah Hall, founder of Hannah's Hope House, as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the game, presented by Florida Blue. In 2018, at 10 years old, Hall established the nonprofit to provide coats and personal items to people experiencing homelessness. Hall has organized clothing drives around Jacksonville to provide more than 1,000 gently used coats and winter apparel to those in need. To learn more about Hannah's Hope House click HERE.

During the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans game, the Jaguars honored Kevin Brown of Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the game, presented by Florida Blue. Brown, a former marine science teacher at Fletcher High School (Neptune Beach, Fla.), has organized volunteer-led beach cleanups and educational programming to support marine and environmental advocacy through his work with Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, City of Jacksonville's affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Made up of volunteers, the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful commission organizes events and educational outreach promoting sustainability and environmental restoration.

The Jaguars are dedicated to paving the way for the future generations. Our HBCU Careers in Sports Combine provided students with an unforgettable opportunity to network with members of our business staff and interview for open positions !👏

During the third quarter of the game, the Jaguars honored Michele McManamon, the Chief Executive Officer of Operation New Uniform (ONU), as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the Game, presented by Florida Blue. McManamon co-founded ONU in 2014 to provide essential resources and skills for transitioning veterans and their spouses to civilian life, emphasizing the importance of starting their professional careers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, ONU has supported the successful transitions of over 500 veterans and their spouses across the United States through its educational programs.

During the third quarter, the Jaguars honored Michelle McGriff of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the game, presented by Florida Blue. With more than 20 years of nonprofit and community engagement work, McGriff has dedicated her career to bettering communities in Northeast Florida with a particular focus on public education. Her role as an ambassador to the Jay Fund liaises the foundation with families in the Greater Jacksonville area.

During the game's third quarter, the Jaguars honored Yolanda Webster of the P.S. Never Give Up Hope organization as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the game presented by Florida Blue. Webster, a Jacksonville native, has worked with at-risk youth for more than 20 years. Her work with the P.S. Never Give Up Hope organization has provided formerly incarcerated youth with resources that encourages successful transition from incarceration to community services. NGUH's goal is to help foster social engagement in their communities, workplaces and schools through counseling, mentorship services and guided meditation under the supervision of trained mental health professionals. Webster, a certified yoga instructor and founder of "Breathe with Nana," uses guided meditation and yoga to help young people cope with past trauma.

During the Jaguars' regular season home opener, the Jaguars and Florida Blue honored Royce Fedd, a long-time resident of Jacksonville's Historic Eastside, as the Community Champion of the game.

Royce Fedd willingly donated his home, which was once the original location of Debs Store, to LiftJax and Goodwill to renovate and reopen The Corner at Debs Store, ending over a decade of the Eastside being a food desert. The grand reopening would not have been possible without him and his family. He now lives in a new home a few doors down from the store and is a proud The Corner at Debs Store employee.

During the game's third quarter, the Jaguars will honor Larry Roziers, president of the Mitch22 Foundation as the Jaguars' Community Champion of the game presented by Florida Blue. Roziers helped establish the Mitch22 Foundation to honor the legacy of his late son, Larry Mitchell Roziers II, who was diagnosed with a rare muscle disorder.

Roziers was selected for his work through the Foundation to fund scholarship grants, school supplies drives and support for mothers who have lost children in the Jacksonville area. The Foundation has also partnered with community providers, including homeless shelters, domestic violence centers and foster homes to support these institutions.

In the third quarter of the preseason Week One game, the Jaguars honored Nicole Hamm, executive director of the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville as the Community Champion of the Game, presented by Florida Blue.

Hamm was selected due to the transformative impact she is having in some of the city's historically underserved communities to foster healthier environments, encourage active lifestyles, promote social connections and support healthier food options. Long term, the net impact of Hamm's work will contribute to longer lifespans and increased quality of life for Jacksonville residents.

Garland Scott with the Jacksonville Sheriff's office was selected as the Jaguars and Florida Blue's Community Champion of the game and recognized at Sunday night's game against the Ravens for his passion to help transform lives for those who have gone down the wrong path. Operation Safe Passion helps young men who are struggling, have an option to choose to accept help and get a fresh start.

Chef Chriss Brown with The Empowered Kitchen was selected as the Jaguars and Florida Blue's Community Champion of the game and recognized at Sunday's final regular season home game against the Panthers for her dedication to elevating women's voices in the Jacksonville food industry, offering training and mentorship in all aspects of culinary and business education to women interested in the culinary industry.

The Jaguars 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient is Reggie Fullwood, president and CEO of Operation New Hope.

Jaguars partnered with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund to bring 1,000 male teachers of color into classrooms by 2025 as part of the Jaguars Inspire Change initiatives.

Ron Armstrong, Founder and Executive Director of Sponsored By Grace, was selected as the Florida Blue Community Champion of the game at the Jaguars vs Bengals game for his leadership and empowerment of children and families through sharing the Gospel, connecting them to local faith families and meeting their physical needs. Learn more: https://sponsoredbygrace.org/

Deloris Quaranta, Founder and CEO of Northeast Florida Women Veterans, was selected as the Florida Blue Community Champion of the game at the Jaguars vs Titans game for her leadership and commitment to assist women veterans transition back into civilian community with the tools and resources needed. Learn more: https://forwomenvets.org/

Jaguars Legend Lonnie Marts Jr., CEO and co-founder of Level the Playing Field, was selected as the Florida Blue Community Champion at Sunday's game against the 49ers for his commitment to empowering young male athletes of color from single parent homes to become successful on and off the field. Learn more about Level the Playing Field.

Sheryl Johnson, Founder and President of Hearts 4 Minds, was selected as the Jaguars and Florida Blue's Community Champion of the game and recognized at Sunday's game against the Colts for her leadership and commitment to the community. Learn more about Hearts 4 Minds.

Jaguars staff spent time reflecting on specific elements and influences in their upbringing that are most important to them. They each describe how their Hispanic roots have cultivated them into the individuals they are today that we are proud to have representing the Jaguars organization

VP of Social Responsibility, T-Neisha Tate, speaks on the Jaguars' partnership with LIFT JAX to revitalize Jacksonville's Historic Eastside neighborhood. The Eastside Legacy Business Council and LIFT JAX kicked off its first collaborative placemaking project on February 17th, installing six murals along the beloved A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. In 2021, Jaguars Owner Shad Khan committed $1 million to LIFT JAX and its work with the Historic Eastside CDC.

Josh Allen, Head Coach Doug Pederson, Marvin Jones Jr. and more of your favorite Jaguars want to see YOU get off the sideline and register to vote by October 11, 2022. 🗳