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The Cleveland Browns officially launched "Month of Giving" as part of its annual tradition showcasing the organization's players, coaches, alumni, staff and community partners giving back to the local community throughout December.

As part of the NFL's annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, more than 35 Browns players and coaches shared powerful stories and inspiration through custom cleats and shoe designs for the team's matchup against the Denver Broncos.

The Browns Foundation unveiled a Stay in the Game! Room at Memorial Junior High School through funding by the Arby's Foundation. Students interacted with Browns player Elerson Smith in the newly finished room.

The Cleveland Browns were on-site providing coverage of the 53rd Annual Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships. Two Northeast Ohio teams, Avon and Kirtland, competed for state titles during the weekend.

The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. This season, Denzel is the Cleveland Browns Man of the Year for his work in the heart health space through his work with his Make Them Know Your Name foundation.

Students shined at an unforgettable Glow Party, hosted in partnership with CCM Homefield Advantage. The event featured a variety of glowing accessories which created a vibrant atmosphere for kids who participated in glow-in-the-dark games and artistic challenges.

The Browns have named Mac Stephens, head coach at Cleveland Heights High School, the 2024 Cleveland Browns High School Coach of the Year. Stephens will also represent the Browns for the AFC NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year award.

Providence House recently held its 25th Annual Deck the House Benefit Auction, the organization's largest fundraising event of the year aimed at supporting its mission of ensuring children's safety and family unity. During the event, we honored Cleveland Browns #24, Nick Chubb, with the Ed Block Courage Award, a recognition voted for by his teammates in appreciation of his courage and inspiring ability to overcome adversity!

Joel Bitonio and Meijer hosted 40 kids from the City of Cleveland Parks and Recreation Centers for a shopping spree ahead of the holidays.

Gym Class Takeovers, presented by Meijer, are one of those experiences for schools activating Browns Flag In-Schools, in partnership with the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network. During the takeover, students engage in hands-on instruction, skill-building football stations and non-contact games. The clinic is designed to provide high-energy fun while promoting teamwork, community and the joy of staying active.

The Well Foundation welcomed local children with special needs to CCM Campus to celebrate the holiday season with activities, gifts and more.

Browns staff and Huntington Bank employees came together to wrap nearly 1,000 gifts for children in Cuyahoga County through the Browns' Giving Tree initiative. The event, held in the festive SERVPRO Club at Huntington Bank Field, highlighted the shared commitment of both organizations to supporting the Northeast Ohio community. Through this partnership, Huntington Bank matched the Browns' donations, amplifying the impact and bringing joy to even more local youth during the holiday season.

The students who helped Stay in the Game! Ambassador Mo Hurst design his My Cause, My Cleats were surprised with a sneaker version for each of them to take home. The students were excited to get shoes that matched Mo's that they can wear to school and remind them of the importance of good attendance.

The Cleveland Browns nominated retired Chief of Police, Sheila Mason for the 2024 Inspire Change Changemakers Award for her service to the Village of Woodmere and more than four decades in law enforcement.

Edson Pacheco was chosen as one of eight finalists for the second annual NFL Latino Youth Honors and will be recognized by the NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. As a finalist, Pacheco received a college grant and will participate in special events during Super Bowl LIX Week in New Orleans.

LECOM, the Cleveland Browns and Denzel Ward hosted leaders from the Cleveland MUNY Football League and athletes from the Garfield Heights' 10u tackle team at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus to donate $5,000 worth of AEDs to the team's program.

Rodney McLeod's, 'Change Our Future Foundation' hosted its 5th Annual 'Fill-a-Cart Event alongside Meijer. 10 local Cleveland families were hosted for an all-expense paid shopping spree ahead of the holidays.

As part of the Browns Be the Solution programming, fans are encouraged to explore local black-owned restaurants, vendors and service providers ahead of the holiday season for all shopping needs.

As part of the Cleveland Browns HELMETS program, presented by Meijer and in association with University Hospitals, the Browns donated 20 XENITH football helmets to the North Coast Youth Football Conference at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus alongside Browns DE Elerson Smith and athletes representing Cleveland Heights and Euclid.

The Cleveland Browns Foundation surprised Lakewood High School biology teacher Ann Pesta with tickets to the Super Bowl, including accommodations and round-trip flights courtesy of United Airlines. Ann has greatly impacted her community, receiving a large number of nominations from both current and former students, teachers, parents, and her colleagues for her ability to create an engaging learning environment that encourages regular student attendance.

Mo Hurst and members of the Browns defensive line funded the completion and refurbishment of the City of Cleveland's Lonnie Burten Recreation Center to help renovate the building's computer lab. The group provided computers, desks, furniture, new paint and more to help community members thrive.