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The Detroit Lions provided the Detroit Lions Academy students, Lions' legends, players and staff members with a day of programming at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

View photos of Detroit Lions players shopping with kids from Downtown Boxing Gym at Shop with a Lion as part of the Meijer Season of Sharing on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Detroit.

View a recap of Make-A-Wish recipient Luke Larson's weekend with the Detroit Lions where he becomes an honorary Lion himself.

Watch as QB Jared Goff is surprised with the news that he is the Lions 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and discusses the importance of making an impact in the Detroit community.

The Detroit Lions announced today QB Jared Goff as the team's nominee for the 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

View photos of Make-A-Wish recipient Luke Larson visiting the Detroit Lions training facility, meeting with players & coaches and breaking down the team huddle.

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams teamed up with members of his family to provide Thanksgiving meals to 100 families from the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL).

View photos of Detroit Lions Legends handing out turkeys at the NFLPA Detroit Chapter x Detroit Lions Turkey Drive

Views photos from the Thanksgiving Dinner with Pure Heart at Ford Field.

View photos of Detroit Lions players and Detroit Lions Academy students building robots with the help of the Robot Garage on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 in Detroit.

Meet super fan Denise Ford and watch as she is taken by surprise when announced as the Detroit Lions 2022 Fan of the Year.

Watch as the Lions build care packages for active military members and host families from TAPS at a walkthrough in honor of Salute to Service month in the NFL.

Watch a recap of last weekend's Homecoming activities as Lions legends and alumni came together to celebrate their former teammates and help the Detroit community.

View photos from the Sewell Strong Foundation's Luau event at Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions, Kroger, United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) and Campbell's Soup are teaming up to implement a food pantry at the Detroit Lions Academy. The DLA Food Pantry will serve as a dedicated nutritional resource for DLA students and families.

View photos of the JG16 x DLA STEAM Lab Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

FB Jason Cabinda, Athletes for Charity, the Ford Motor Company Fund, and the Detroit Lions Foundation have joined forces for the 2nd year in a row to provide every student at Davison Elementary Middle School with a donation of books and supplies.

P Jack Fox reads "ROAR! A Noisy Counting Book" as part of National Reading Month.

Watch as The Detroit Lions Foundation partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan for the first ever all-girls flag football clinic at Ford Field with the goal of providing girls an entry point into the great game of football.

The Detroit Lions Foundation partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan for an all-girls flag football clinic at Ford Field.

G Jonah Jackson reads "Always in Trouble" as part of National Reading Month.

The Detroit Lions announced today 2022 online applications for Touchdown in Your Town presented by Kroger benefitting Michigan high school football programs are now open.

G Tommy Kraemer reads "An Orange in January" as part of National Reading Month.

Lions support nonprofits and local black-owned restaurants throughout Black History Month

The Detroit Lions visit the Charles H. Wright Museum.

View photos from DLA Field Trip to the Charles H. Wright Museum.

Fullback Jason Cabinda surprised a Davison elementary/middle school teacher and principal with tickets to the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

View photos of Santa, Roary, and Detroit Lions Cheerleaders handing out presents to students at the Detroit Lions Youth Academy.

In partnership with Meijer, the Lions wrapped up their Season of Sharing. Players, Roary, and cheer went shopping with kids from Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan for Christmas gifts at Meijer. Roary, cheer and staff also surprised students at Detroit Lions Academy with personalized Christmas gifts at our annual Presents from the Pride event.

In partnership with Meijer, the Lions hosted youth from Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan for a holiday shopping spree.

The Detroit Lions announced today FB Jason Cabinda as the team's nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award presented by Nationwide.

The Lions and Kroger provided fresh food and meals to Detroit families this Thanksgiving.

Outside linebacker Charles Harris talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Linebacker Anthony Pittman talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Safety Tracy Walker III talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Offensive tackle Matt Nelson talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Wide receiver Trinity Benson talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Safety Jalen Elliott talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative

Wide receiver Kalif Raymond talks about his cause for this year's My Cause My Cleats

The Lions and Kroger hosted families from Pure Heart Foundation for a Thanksgiving dinner at Ford Field.

The Lions and Kroger provide $190,000 in support to Michigan high school football programs.

The Lions hosted 200 students from Playworks Michigan for a Flag Football Jamboree at Ford Field.

Watch a recap of the Salute to Service events during the week leading up to the Lions' Salute to Service game presented by Humanetics.

Watch Lions Legends celebrate 2021 Homecoming including the induction of LB Chris Spielman into the Pride of the Lions

View photos of the Lions, Stronger Warrior Foundation, and volunteers from Humanetics preparing care packages and letters to be sent overseas to active service members as a part of the Salute to Service initiative.

View photos from the Lions' Salute to Service Military Family Night, presented by Humanities.

View photos of a football clinic at Ford Field for US veterans and service members presented by Humanities.

Students from Detroit Lions Academy learn about healthy eating habits through a tour of a Drew Farm.

View photos from the Crucial Catch Costume Party on Oct. 11, 2021.

The Detroit Lions and Kroger announced support for the Detroit Cody High School football program including equipment and grant funding through the Detroit Lions Foundation program, Touchdown in Your Town

View photos of a food pantry at Ford Field hosted by Jared Goff in partnership with Forgotten Harvest,

The Detroit Lions and Kroger announce support for the Battle Creek Central High School football program including equipment and grant funding through the Detroit Lions Foundation program, Touchdown in Your Town

The Detroit Lions and Kroger announce support for the St. Louis High School football program including equipment and grant funding through the Detroit Lions Foundation program, Touchdown in Your Town

View photos of a discussion on mass incarceration hosted by OLB Trey Flowers and S Jalen Elliott in partnership with the Players Coalition.

As part of Season Launch Week presented by Rocket Mortgage, youth from Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan participated in a football and dance clinic at Ford Field.

View photos of families from The Empowerment Plan joining Roary and the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders for a day of fun and games at Ford Field.

The $5,000,000 investment over five years will grow and enhance youth football and cheerleading programs in Detroit as the first venture of the Detroit Lions Foundation.

The new, primary mission of the Detroit Lions Foundation is to support youth in Detroit through three areas of focus – Growing the Game, Developing the Child, and Player and Coach Initiatives.

QB Jared Goff surprises youth football players from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan at one of their practices.

Watch as the Detroit Lions talk to local youth football teams about their postponed seasons in 2020 and help them get back to playing football for the 2021 season.

Through providing food security services, Eastern Market aims to improve access to nutritional foods and provide residents with information to prepare healthier meals.

Playworks Michigan is committed to helping schools and youth programs create recess and play environments where every child can join.

City Year is an education nonprofit organization helping to close gaps in high-need schools by supporting students' academic and social-emotional development.

The Detroit Lions history with DLA goes back to 2001 when the school was established and they are currently Detroit Lions Charities' longest running partnership.

Watch as students from the Detroit Lions Academy's class of 2021 held a virtual ceremony and celebration at DLA.

View photos from the DLA drive-through graduation event on June 23, 2021.

Lions Safety C.J. Moore joined the HAVEN Redefine Celebration to congratulate young men on completing the Redefine domestic violence prevention program.

The Lions teamed up with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Character Playbook to host a virtual conversation on leadership and maintaining healthy relationships with students from Renaissance High School in Detroit.

View photos of the Lions and Eastern Market teaming up to provide fresh food boxes for youth at Detroit Lions Academy and the Pure Heart Foundation.

The digital divide has not only been illuminated, but exacerbated, during the COVID-19 pandemic when nearly every aspect of our lives is remote out of public health necessity.

Detroit Lions Charities has identified their partners for 2021, each one with platforms closely aligned with the organization's mission and values, as well as vision for a stronger, healthier region.

The Lions partnered with Comerica Bank and the United Way for Southeastern Michigan for the annual Hometown Huddle to pack personal care kits for Detroit Public Community School district students facing housing insecurity and homelessness. Comerica Bank employees packed more than 600 kits, making a substantial impact for many students in need.

View photos of the Detroit Lions, Comerica Bank and the United Way for Southeastern Michigan partnering for the annual Hometown Huddle volunteer event benefitting the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Tori Petry reports on what causes Lions players have chosen to support with $490,000 in grants through their Detroit Lions Inspire Change initiative.

The Detroit Lions announced today a list of grantees for 2021 who will receive funding generated by the team's social justice initiative, Detroit Lions Inspire Change.

The Detroit Lions and Meijer spread holiday cheer to Detroit Lions Academy families, delivering gifts with Roary and the help of the Detroit Police Department.