By Mallory Mattingly
Several players from the Baltimore Ravens stepped outside of their football lives to serve their community.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, wide receiver Zay Flowers, and more “served students today by washing their feet and providing them with new shoes.”
“These acts of service, led by our team chaplain, represent the importance of humility and serving others,” the Ravens shared on Instagram.
Team chaplain, Johnny Shelton, shared on his Instagram story the post about his players serving those students.
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“There’s always been something so special about the Ravens organization! What an incredible way to serve the community,” the chaplain wrote.
The Ravens are constantly trying to serve their community. This year, Henry was named the Ravens club winner for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
The award is “the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game,” the Baltimore Ravens reported.
On the field, Henry is a “multi-time All-Pro, five-time Pro Bowler and 2020 AP Offensive Player of the Year, Henry is the NFL’s active leader in rushing yards (12,354) and rushing touchdowns (116), ranking fifth all-time in TDs and 11th in yards. He is one of only eight players in league history to surpass 12,000 rushing yards and 100 rushing TDs.”
However, off the field Henry has made an even bigger impact. Beginning in 2016, “he has hosted annual back-to-school and holiday events in his hometown of Yulee, Fla., donating supplies, bikes and toys to hundreds of children. He launched the Two All Carnival in 2024 and, as a two-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in Tennessee, supported youth through Boys & Girls Clubs, back-to-school drives and donations of shoes, gear and tickets. Henry has contributed over $22,500 to programs like H.O.P.E. and Blessings in a Backpack, provided nearly $100,000 in COVID-19 relief, and donated to disaster recovery efforts globally. His generosity extends to families in crisis — covering rent, replacing furniture and offering direct financial assistance.”
Last year, linebacker Roquan Smith won the award.
His foundation was established alst year “with the mission to strengthen families by providing programs and services focused on parenting, vocational training, behavioral health and financial literacy.”
“If I leave here only known for being a really good linebacker, I’ve sold myself short, I’ve sold the organization short,” Smith shared. “It’s my privilege, it’s my honor to go out and do all the good work I can in the community. That’s what truly matters to me.”
The Ravens stepped outside of their comfort zone this week and served students of their community by washing their feet and giving them new shoes. The Ravens are stepping into their community and being the hands and feet of Jesus.
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