Today, on National Coming Out Day, the National Football League (NFL) announced its continued partnership with The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The NFL will continue to work collaboratively with The Trevor Project on programming, training and more activations as a part of the league's ongoing effort to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and world.
"We are deeply grateful for the NFL's continued and generous support of our life-affirming work to support LGBTQ young people," said Michael Mendillo (he/him), Director of Corporate Partnerships for The Trevor Project. "Together, we are not only shaping the future of sports, but also forging a path toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. With the NFL's unwavering commitment, this partnership is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ communities everywhere, showing them that they are valued, accepted, and celebrated for who they are."
"We take great pride in our ongoing collaboration with The Trevor Project as we join forces to further our initiatives for inclusivity and fortify our connection with the LGBTQ community," said Jonathan Beane, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at the NFL. "The Trevor Project's exceptional efforts in supporting LGBTQ youth and mental health are truly commendable, and we eagerly look forward to our continued partnership with an organization that's positively transforming lives across the globe."
As a part of the partnership, the NFL Foundation will again donate $100,000 to The Trevor Project. Additionally, subject matter experts from The Trevor Project will provide
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