ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For the second consecutive year, the Denver Broncos are up for one of the most prestigious awards in sports.
On Wednesday, ESPN announced that the Broncos are again one of four finalists for the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award, which honors an organization for its continued devotion to making an impact in its community.
The Broncos are joined by the Atlanta Dream, New York City Football Club and Toronto Blue Jays as finalists for the award, which is given out annually to the sports franchise that best shows how the team spirit can make a significant impact on a community or cause. Each finalist will receive $25,000, and the winner will receive a $100,000 grant to be put toward their continuing community endeavors. The Broncos and the other finalists will be featured in an ABC special on July 24.
"The Broncos' recognition as a finalist for ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year — for the second year in a row — speaks to the consistent and unparalleled commitment of our players, staff and partners to serving our community," Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis said. "During such a challenging and unprecedented year, we were inspired by the dedication of so many within our organization impacting the areas of COVID-19 relief, social justice, youth development and more.
"I want to specifically applaud the players and our community development staff — Allie Engelken, Liz Jeralds, Bobby Mestas and Katie Shuster — for adapting our outreach in a truly meaningful and thoughtful way. When it was needed most, our organization worked together and rose to the occasion by providing such remarkable support to our community."
The year started out like almost any other in this area. The Broncos' Pro Bowlers took part in events in Orlando, and Justin Simmons participated in a Huddle for 100 event with other Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees at a Boys & Girls Club event in Miami during the week of Super Bowl LV. Back in Denver, Bradley Chubb began a series of visits to Boys & Girls Clubs in the metro Denver area and Head Coach Vic Fangio held a meet-and-greet at the Arapahoe Sheriff's Office as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week.
But after that, the landscape of the country changed, as the novel coronavirus made its way to the U.S.
With much of the country entering an extensive quarantine period to try to contain the pandemic, the Broncos' community efforts went through a significant shift, as well. In-person efforts were limited largely to events like donation of personal protective equipment (PPE), a Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry and the like.
But curtailing the extent of their community work was not an option; like so many others, the Broncos' community department shifted their methods to the ones that became most feasible. In place of in-person hospital visits, players did virtual visits over video-chatting services to stay connected with patients of all ages. Of the more than 850 hours volunteered through 744 opportunities, more than 230 came over video or Zoom.
The team also helped support the Colorado COVID Relief Fund and other efforts, ultimately contributing more than $1 million.
Throughout the year, Broncos players and the team also focused much of their efforts on issues of social justice. Players, coaches and staff came together to take part in a march for racial justice the June of 2020, and months later, players and the team launched the Inspire Change program to help support social justice initiatives.
Inspire Change focuses on four areas: Education, Awareness & Funding, Diversity & Inclusion, and Activism.
The education aspect included weekly, player-led meeting time budgeted for "Power Hour" sessions, as well as youth education opportunities through partnerships with the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality and various local groups as part of the Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series.
Through the awareness and funding focus, the Broncos created a "We Stand For" campaign with several players to discuss issues close to them, and the team committed to making an annual donation of $250,000 to player-designated organizations.
As part of the diversity and inclusion arm, the team held its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Career Huddle for college students and young professionals earlier this spring, and it hired China L. Jude to be Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in April.
The activism segment featured a campaign to encourage voting, and the team closed UCHealth Training Center and Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 3 for election day to allow players, coaches and staff to exercise their right to vote. The Broncos also helped coordinate opportunities for players to have an audience with local leaders, including Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and local police chiefs and sheriffs.
In addition, the Broncos furthered many of their usual commitments in the community, including continuing to be the only professional sports team to fully fund its own branch of the Boys & Girls Club of America. In 2020, the team contributed $300,000 for renovations and a reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club. Since 2003, the club has helped more than 14,000 children receive support and resources through the club.
The Broncos also maintained its Staff Community Service Series in 2020 with in-person and remote volunteer opportunities every month and supported 35 local nonprofit organizations through the annual Community Grant Program.
With the Broncos named a finalist for the 2021 Sports Humanitarian Sports Team Award, look back through their community endeavors over the past year.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
A Denver fire fighter welcomes a Denver Broncos Cheerleader to a station.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Children cross the finish line as part of a Girls On The Run event.
Volunteers sort produce at the Sun Valley Youth Center's kitchen, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater twirls his towel during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos Cheerleader Gabriela during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
A group photo of United Airlines volunteers, Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater, a representative from Special Olympics Colorado and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Gabriela and Alexandria after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Volunteers help out at a Freedom Service Dogs event as part of a Broncos staff service opportunity.
Flag football players from Colorado pose for a photo at the 2020 Pro Bowl.
Volunteers help out at a Freedom Service Dogs event as part of a Broncos staff service opportunity.
Justin Simmons and other Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees from around the league participate in a Huddle For Your Community event with children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade's Hank Kline Club at the club as part of Super Bowl LIV festivities in Miami, Florida, on January 31, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
Bradley Chubb visits children from the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club in Denver as part of a tour of Boys & Girls Clubs in the metro Denver area. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
Phillip Lindsay poses for a photo with with a boy dressed as him at the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Denver on February 8, 2020.(Photo by Jeremy Rincon/DenverBroncos.com)
Bradley Chubb high-fives children at a Boys & Girls Club during a tour of Metro Denver clubs in early 2020. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
A child holds up a card they made for the 2020 Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Bradley Chubb visits children from a Boys & Girls Club in Denver in early 2020. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon/DenverBroncos.com)
Named a Community Ambassador Award recipient for his work in 2020, Bradley Chubb poses for a group photo with children from a local Boys & Girls Club earlier in the year.
Head Coach Vic Fangio greets Sheriff Tyler Brown during Fangio's visit to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week on February 20, 2020 in Centennial, Colorado. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
Named the Community Impact Award recipient for his work in 2020, Dalton Risner is seen here during a visit to Children's Hospital Colorado before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Named a Community Ambassador Award recipient for his work in 2020, Joe Jones poses here for a photo with a patient at Children's Hospital Colorado during one of his many visit before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Local residents drop off donations at Empower Field at Mile High during a personal protective equipment (PPE) drive to support Colorado hospitals hosted by the Colorado General Assembly House Majority Leader Alec Garnett and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, Project C.U.R.E., Colorado Concern and the Denver Broncos. The donation drive is a response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis, as PPE supplies are in critical shortage. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
Local residents drop off donations at Empower Field at Mile High during a personal protective equipment (PPE) drive to support Colorado hospitals hosted by the Colorado General Assembly House Majority Leader Alec Garnett and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, Project C.U.R.E., Colorado Concern and the Denver Broncos. The donation drive is a response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis, as PPE supplies are in critical shortage. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
Former Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley donates blood at Children's Hospital Colorado to help encourage other residents to join him during the novel coronavirus pandemic in April of 2020. (Photo by Children's Hospital Colorado)
Food Bank of the Rockies volunteers distribute food to families from a mobile pantry at Empower Field at Mile High on April 27, 2020.
Miles the mascot sits on top of his van as he prepares for a parade thanking health-care workers at Children's Hospital Colorado in May of 2020.
Miles the mascot shows his support for health-care workers and patients at Children's Hospital Colorado in May of 2020.
Justin Hollins, Josh Watson and Malik Read help make meals for the Denver Rescue Mission.
Dalton Risner donates a check of more than $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver on June 1, 2020, after raising more than $16,000 for three organizations through a fundraiser.
Jeremiah Attaochu, Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The Denver Broncos on the stage during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Named a Community Ambassador Award recipient for his work in 2020, Alexander Johnson speaks to the crowd at a protest for racial justice in downtown Denver on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Von Miller leads the start of the march during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Malik Reed during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 on the streets of downtown Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton, Alexander Johnson lock arms with protesters during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 on the streets of downtown Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos lead the march during a protest for racial justice on June 6, 2020 on the streets of downtown Denver, Colorado. Denver Broncos coaches and players came out to give their support. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Photos of the remodel of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 11, 2020 at 4397 Crown Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80239. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Photos of the remodel of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 11, 2020 at 4397 Crown Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80239. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Photos of the remodel of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 11, 2020 at 4397 Crown Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80239. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The gymnasium floor during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Miles during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Cheerleaders greet kids as they walk into the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kids dance during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kids in their masks during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kids dance during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, speaks during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Cheerleaders lead a warm up session during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Cheerleaders lead a warm up session during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Cheerleaders lead a warm up session during the reopening of the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club on June 15, 2020 at 4397 Crown Blvd, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Miles the mascot helps out at a DairyMax dooler donation.
Miles the mascot helps out at a Dairy Max cooler donation.
Miles the mascot helps out at a Dairy Max cooler donation.
Volunteers during the second mobile pantry distribution with Food Bank of the Rockies on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Volunteers load cars during the second mobile pantry distribution with Food Bank of the Rockies on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Elijah Wilkinson co-owns and operates All-Star Barbers, a barbershop on Colfax in Denver. Here, Wilkinson poses for a photo with Phillip Lindsay, who visited to show support during one of the weekly All-Star Hoops days, when the shop provided free haircuts for children for two hours. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Dalton Risner helps prepare meals.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders during the second annual Back to School Bash, which provides school supplies to children in the Metro Denver area, at Empower Field at Mile High on July 25, 2020. The event, hosted by the Broncos and Mile High United Way, served about 400 children. (Photo by Roya Burton)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders distribute backpacks during the second annual Back to School Bash, which provides school supplies to children in the Metro Denver area, at Empower Field at Mile High on July 25, 2020. The event, hosted by the Broncos and Mile High United Way, served about 400 children. (Photo by Roya Burton)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders distribute backpacks during the second annual Back to School Bash, which provides school supplies to children in the Metro Denver area, at Empower Field at Mile High on July 25, 2020. The event, hosted by the Broncos and Mile High United Way, served about 400 children. (Photo by Roya Burton)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders distribute school supplies to children as part of the Back to School with the Broncos Pop-Up Shop presented by King Soopers event at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Roya Burton)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders distribute school supplies to children as part of the Back to School with the Broncos Pop-Up Shop presented by King Soopers event at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Roya Burton)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders distribute school supplies to children as part of the Back to School with the Broncos Pop-Up Shop presented by King Soopers event at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club on July 31, 2020. (Photo by Roya Burton)
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
Youth football players pose for a photo in 2020.
Youth football players pose for a photo in 2020.
Youth football players pose for a photo in 2020.
Youth football players pose for a photo in 2020.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
De'Vante Bausby holds up a sign promoting the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Elijah Wilkinson promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Diontae Spencer promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Miles the Mascot exits his van at the Ronald McDonald House as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon on August 31, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Justin Simmons promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Dalton Risner promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Malik Reed promotes the Broncos Country Votes initiative during training camp at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, August 31, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders helps out at the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build.
Phillip Lindsay poses for a photo with his helmet and the decal for Elijah McClain during practice on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Jurrell Casey holds up his helmet bearing a Black Lives Matter decal during practice on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders helps out at the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build.
DBC Breanna helps out at the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build.
Kareem Jackson modeling a Fight Like A Bronco T-Shirt at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, Colorado, September 17, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders poses for a photo in front of an Alzheimer's Association Promise Garden.
Empower Field at Mile High turns purple for the Alzheimer's Association.
Former Bronco Tyler Polumbus rides his bike around Empower Field at Mile High as part of a benefit event to raise money for the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
Former Bronco Tyler Polumbus rides his bike around Empower Field at Mile High as part of a benefit event to raise money for the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
Jurrell Casey speaks with children in a PCs for People event over Zoom.
Shelby Harris helps put together hygiene kits for the homeless on September 22, 2020.
Noah Fant helps put together hygiene kits for the homeless on September 22, 2020.
Volunteers help out at Food Bank of the Rockies as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Food Bank of the Rockies as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Habitat for Humanity as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Florence Crittenton as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Family Tree as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
A view of a care package made for a Fight Like a Bronco remembrance event.
Royce Freeman helps put together self-care kits for domestic violence survivors on October 6, 2020.
Named the Broncos' Community Rookie of the Year for his work in 2020, McTelvin Agim is seen here helping package a self-care kit for domestic violence survivors.
Tim Patrick helps put together self-care kits for domestic violence survivors on October 6, 2020.
Malik Reed helps put together self-care kits for domestic violence survivors on October 6, 2020.
A view of self-care kits Broncos players helped make for domestic violence survivors on October 6, 2020.
Children receive computers at an event hosted by PCs for People, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
Participants hold up the paintings they made as part of a Fight Like a Bronco remembrance event.
Denver Broncos cheerleaders and American Cancer Society staffers display the care packages they made for Fight Like a Bronco.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders help support the Fight Like a Bronco initiative with the American Cancer Society.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, Miles the mascot and a lucky winner pose for a photo together after giving out a Fight Like a Bronco shirt.
Miles the mascot surprises a lucky winner with a Fight Like a Bronco shirt.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, Miles the mascot and a lucky winner pose for a photo together after giving out a Fight Like a Bronco shirt.
A.J. Bouye surprises a fan as part of a UCHealth Fight Like a Bronco event.
A view of a helmet bearing the Denver Broncos Charities logo during the 2020 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build in Denver.
Riverdale Ridge Plays against Niwot during the Broncos Game of the Week at Riverdale Ridge High School in Thornton, Colorado, October 16, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders help out with an event for A Crucial Catch and Fight Like a Bronco.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders help out with an event for A Crucial Catch and Fight Like a Bronco.
Photos of Brighton vs Heritage during the Broncos Game of the Week at Littleton Public Schools Stadium in Littleton, Colorado, October 23, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Representatives from the Denver Scholarship Foundation pose for a photo at Empower Field at Mile High before filming an Empowerment Summit Digital Learning Series video.
Representatives from the Denver Scholarship Foundation pose for a photo at Empower Field at Mile High.
Broncos staff help distribute food for the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry.
Broncos staff help distribute food for the Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry.
Head Coach Vic Fangio surprised the Arapahoe Youth League Eagles football program with a donation of more than $10,000 worth of Nike football equipment on November 18, 2020. (Photo by Lemar Griffen)
Head Coach Vic Fangio surprised the Arapahoe Youth League Eagles football program with a donation of more than $10,000 worth of Nike football equipment on November 18, 2020. (Photo by Lemar Griffen)
Broncos staff help distribute turkeys and Thanksgiving meals for the Denver Rescue Mission.
Dakota Ridge High School vs Montrose High School during the Game of the Week at Englewood High School in Denver, Colorado, November 21, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Dakota Ridge High School vs Montrose High School during the Game of the Week at Englewood High School in Denver, Colorado, November 21, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Dakota Ridge High School vs Montrose High School during the Game of the Week at Englewood High School in Denver, Colorado, November 21, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Justin Simmons' custom shoes for My Cause My Cleats at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, Colorado, November 24, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Justin Simmons' custom shoes for My Cause My Cleats before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Malik Reed's My Cause My Cleats shoes at his locker before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Sporting his My Cause My Cleats shoes, Jerry Jeudy dances for the Showtime Cam during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bradley Chubb, De'Vante Bausby and A.J. Bouye sport their My Cause My Cleats shoes during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bradley Chubb sports his My Cause My Cleats shoes during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
A photo from the 2020 Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Party.
A screenshot of a Playworks virtual visit with Joe Jones.
A graphic made for the Broncos' Inspire Change program, which was launched in 2020 and includes a series of social justice initiatives.
A screenshot of a Denver Broncos Cheerleaders PLAY 60 instructional video.
A screenshot of a Denver Broncos Cheerleaders PLAY 60 instructional video.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
Dee-Dee Boykin, Ford Motor Company Regional Manager, shares insight on her career path as part of an (EM)POWER HOUR video as part of the Empowerment Summit Digital Learning series.
The word "vote" is painted onto the sideline before a Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High.
Ross Initiative on Sports Equality CEO Diahann Billings Burford, Executive Director of Community Development Allie Engelken, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Division of Elections Director Judd Choate speak with then-Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris as part of the Broncos Country Votes initiative.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A view of several of the Empowerment Summit activities from 2020.
A screenshot of Diontae Spencer, Alexander Johnson, Justin Simmons and De'Vante Bausby taking part in a Power Hour session in 2020.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A view of several of the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) sessions that the Broncos participated in and helped lead with the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club.
A composite image promoting the Broncos' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Career Huddle virtual event that took place in 2021.
De'Vante Bausby sits down to take part in a promotional video for the ACLU discussing the issue of mass incarceration.
Miles the mascot and the mascot for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks hold up a sign thanking health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A view of a chalk artwork on a sidewalk outside UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital during the Denver Day of Service in 2020.
A staff member wheels in a cart of meals donated by Brandon McManus for health-care workers at UCHealth.
Andrew Beck helps put together care packs as part of Salute to Service.
Jeff Driskel helps put together care packs as part of Salute to Service.
Melvin Gordon III talks with students from the Johnson Boys & Girls Club.
A photo from the 2020 Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Party.
Empower Field at Mile High lights up in blue for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Deyon Sizer and Dalton Risner take part in a virtual event over Zoom for Character Playbook.
A screenshot of a Playworks virtual visit with Justin Simmons.
McTelvin Agim speaks with youth football players.
A youth football player presents a gift to a referee.
A referee holds up a Broncos themed coin.
Mike Purcell speaks to his high school alma mater, Highlands Ranch High School.
Bradley Chubb speaks with youth football players.
Joe Jones, Bradley Chubb, Dalton Risner, Tim Patrick, Josey Jewell and McTelvin Agim speak with patients at Children's Hospital Colorado over Zoom.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders help out with an event for A Crucial Catch and Fight Like a Bronco.
Participants hold up the paintings they made as part of a Fight Like a Bronco remembrance event.
A lucky winner poses for a photo together after giving out a Fight Like a Bronco shirt.
Tim Patrick, Malik Reed, Austin Calitro, Sam Martin, McTelvin Agim and Bradley Chubb speak with guests as part of a UCHealth virtual visit for Fight Like a Bronco.
Joe Jones takes part in a Zoom video chat with Children's Hospital Colorado.
Dalton Risner takes part in a video conference with Special Olympics Colorado.
Fred Brown takes part in a video conference with Special Olympics Colorado.
A graphic made for Justin Simmons' donation to a COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund.
Justin Simmons speaks with children from the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club over Zoom.
People work together as part of an event with Ground Work Denver.
A collage of graduating students from The Latin American Educational Foundation, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
Justin Simmons reads a children's book over Zoom.
A child receives a computer at an event hosted by PCs for People, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A child cuts up limes at the Sun Valley Youth Center, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A child helps prep food at the Sun Valley Youth Center, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from There With Care, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from There With Care, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from There With Care, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
A photo from Volunteers of America, one of the beneficiaries of the Denver Broncos' Community Grant Program.
Andrew Beck, the team's 2020 Salute to Service award recipient, is seen here with his father in an undated photo taken years earlier.
Garett Bolles speaks over Zoom with children who are going through juvenile probation court.
A graphic made for Brandon McManus' Helping for the Holidays event offering funds for local restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Jones reads a children's book over Zoom.
Tim Patrick reads a children's book over Zoom.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Miles the mascot, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and other volunteers help distribute meals to local hospitals, city workers and volunteers and staff at local organizations as part of the 2020 Kickoff Luncheon.
Volunteers help out at Denver Rescue Mission as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Habitat for Humanity as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at Jewish Family Services as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Andrew Beck and teammates speak at a virtual event for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Volunteers help out at Vitalant as part of the 2020 Denver Day of Service.
Volunteers help out at a Cheer for the Troops event.
Bradley Chubb and teammates take part in a Zoom conversation with Colorado wildfire firefighters.
Broncos players take part in a Zoom conference with local firefighters.
A view of a $10,000 donation to the Red Cross for Colorado wildfire disaster relief.
Broncos players take part in a Zoom conference with local firefighters.
Justin Simmons takes part in a Zoom conference call as part of a Youth For Change Town Hall.
