Maurkice Pouncey started the program in hopes of cultivating a better relationship between Pittsburgh Police Officers and local youth. The program invites Pittsburgh Police Officers and local youth to a tailgate outside of the stadium for home Steelers games followed by attending the game. Pouncey sponsored the tailgate and tickets during his time with the team. Minkah Fitzpatrick has taken over the program and continues to sponsor Pittsburgh Police Officers and youth to attend a tailgate and enjoy a game while building a stronger relationship between police and youth.

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On June 2, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Acrisure Stadium recognized National Gun Violence Awareness Day, honoring the hundreds of people injured and killed by gun violence each and every day. Together we can end gun violence. Text ORANGE to 64433 to learn more.

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In partnership with the Neighborhood Resilience Project, members of the Steelers Social Justice Committee meet with students. The meetings take place at high schools in school districts that have been identified as seeing more violence. Players take part in intimate breakouts where they discuss violence they may have experienced, how it has shaped them and alternate ways to address situations.

2023

• Woodland Hills High School | Cameron Heyward 10/24/2023
• Clairton High School | 11/7/2023
• Penn Hills High School | 12/19/2023

2022

Penn Hills High School | Pressley Harvin III, Alex Highsmith and Kevin Dotson 10/4/2022 (Read Related Article | View Related X Post)

2021

• Woodland Hills High School | Trey Edmunds 11/9/2021 (View Related Facebook Post)

2023

• "I Am Not Your Negro" hosted by Elijah Riley 9/18/2023 (View Related Instagram Post)
• "Fruitvale Station" hosted by Mitchell Trubisky and Pressley Harvin III 10/3/2023

2022

• "Judas and the Black Messiah" hosted by Cam Sutton, Elijah Riley and Kevin Dotson 9/27/2022
• "Hidden Figures" hosted by Alex Highsmith 10/25/2022 (View Related X Post)
• "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" hosted by Cameron Heyward 11/15/2022 (View Related Instagram Post | View Related X Post)
• "Black Panther: Vanguard of the Revolution" hosted by Mitchell Trubisky and Pressley Harvin III 1/5/2023 (View Related Instagram Post | View Related X Post)

2021

• "Black Panther" hosted by Cam Sutton and Kevin Dotson 9/27/2021
• "Remember the Titans" hosted by Alex Highsmith 11/2/2021
• "42" hosted by Cameron Heyward 1/6/2022

2022

• Committed to making a difference
• Steelers Donate Nearly $50,000 To Help Pittsburgh Community Programs

2021

• Steelers give back through Social Justice Fund
• Steelers Making a Difference Through Social Justice Fund