Outreach


The Carolina Panthers Community Relations Department develops partnerships and programs that strive to make positive impacts on the lives of children and families in our region. From recognizing outstanding community volunteers to supporting hunger relief efforts and military appreciation programs, the team assists with a variety of outreach efforts designed to uplift and serve those in need in the Carolinas.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

  • Adopt-A-Family

    Adopt-A-Family

    Each holiday season, Panthers players and staff assist families through the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services' Adopt-A-Family program, providing meals, groceries, gifts and clothes.

  • Black and Blue Blood Drive

    Black and Blue Blood Drive

    The Panthers and the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas hold a blood drive at Bank of America Stadium each season that benefits 14 area hospitals in North and South Carolina.

  • Community Quarterback Award

    Community Quarterback Award

    The Carolina Panthers Community Quarterback Award honors individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism.

  • Courage House

    Courage House

    The Carolina Panthers Courage House is home to young men who are facing adversity and crisis in their lives and need temporary out-of-home care.

  • Halloween Hospital Visit

    Halloween Hospital Visit

    Members of the Panthers' rookie class wear Halloween costumes and deliver candy and Panthers' treats to patients at the Levine Children's Hospital.

  • Harris Teeter Harvest Feast

    Harris Teeter Harvest Feast

    Players, TopCats and Sir Purr serve food and sign autographs at the Harvest Feast, a traditional Thanksgiving meal provided by team partner Harris Teeter to less fortunate families in the Carolinas.

  • Keep Pounding Holiday Party

    Keep Pounding Holiday Party

    The Panthers host a holiday party for pediatric cancer patients and their families from Levine Children's Hospital. Players, TopCats and Sir Purr participate in holiday activities and games with the children.

  • Make-A-Wish

    Make-A-Wish

    Together with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Panthers provide terminally ill children and their families or those facing significant health crises with a lifetime memory by granting Panthers-related wishes.

  • Military Outreach

    Military Outreach

    The Panthers recognize service men and women at military bases in the Carolinas with special experiences, such as tickets to preseason games, training camp tours and base visits.

  • NFL Hometown Huddle

    NFL Hometown Huddle

    The NFL Hometown Huddle is a special league-wide day of service on which the Panthers work with the United Way of Central Carolinas to complete a community project benefitting a United Way agency.

  • NFL Tuesdays

    NFL Tuesdays

    Ownership, staff, players, TopCats and Sir Purr travel throughout the Carolinas to address the needs of our fans and neighbors, making appearances and serving on non-profit committees and boards.

  • Rookie Club

    Rookie Club

    The team's drafted and undrafted rookies are introduced to the community by participating in group appearances and creating a community project.

  • Shop With A Panther

    Shop With A Panther

    The Panthers provide underprivileged children with a $100 gift card to shop with their favorite Panthers players at a local toy store during the holidays.