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The James Farrior Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on underserved and at risk children. The Foundation seeks to help develop these youth into healthy, productive contributors to society.
Giving Thanks: JFF Distributes over 300 Thanksgiving meals to local families
JFF would like to thank all of those whose generous support and dedication helped make this year's Tree of Hope intiative our most successful ever. Special thanks to Food Lion and Frito Lay for their continuing support in making this year's program possible. Together, we are making a difference in our community!
Receiving the Urban League's 2011 Community Service
Award (Larry Murphy, Matt Farrior, James Farrior, Thomas Victory)
Through a series of award-winning programs designed to make a lasting difference with children, the Foundation is making a remarkable difference in the community and touching many lives.
Farrior is active in the national bone marrow registry, and has a goal of having 5,100 people sign up in the Richmond and Pittsburgh areas this year. Read more
About James Farrior
Superbowl Champion and co-founder
James Farrior plays inside linebacker for
the Pittsburgh Steelers.
James Farrior Foundation
honored with 2011 Humanitarian award
The James Farrior Foundation will be honored at a formal ceremony on November 5th by being the recipient of the Soul Logistics Radio (SLR) Humanitarian award. The foundation is receiving this recognition based on its community focused work including the “Coats at Christmas” program and the “Tackling Education” programs which include the “Stuff the Bus” initiative. Read more
EVENT: James Farrior Foundation's
“Stuff the Bus” - August 20, 2011 at Ettrick Park
Donations needed!!
Part of the “Tackling Education” series of programs, the second annual “Stuff the Bus” initiative was a huge success! This year's event was well attended and we distributed over 350 backpacks, loaded with school supplies to pre-identified children in the community.
There was a barbecue of hot dogs and hamburgers with chips and drinks, compliments of our friends at Food Lion and Frito Lay, along with games such as tug of war and other field games for the children. We appreciate your support and want to thank everyone who helped to make this year's event an outstanding success!
Buy any pair of sports shoes, and the Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds automatically.
For additional details, please visit their website.
Farrior Foundation partners with Voice To The World in 2012 in bridging the digital divide
The “digital divide” refers to a gap in knowledge with regard to computer and technology literacy. While children may have access to computers and technology, the knowledge to effectively use these resources can be limited. Read more
Farrior Foundation joins forces with the NFL, FUTP60, SUDIA and NAMCP
to address the issue of childhood obesity
The incidence of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years, from a rate of over 6% in 1980 to over 18% today. That equals six out of every hundred children in 1980 to almost one out of every five in 2010. Read more
Program inspires kids to Play 60
By Joan Tupponce
CONTRIBUTING WRITER, CHESTERFIELD OBSERVER
Jacobs Road Elementary School students are starting their weeks with Motivational Mondays and ending them with Fitness Fridays to focus on healthy eating and physical activity during the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.
“The students are very excited about Fuel Up to Play 60,” said Caryn Herman, the school’s physical education teacher. “Many of our staff members are also excited and have joined our team to serve as role models.”
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program founded by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League. NFL Play 60 is the league’s campaign to encourage children to exercise 60 minutes a day. The Fuel Up portion encourages good nutrition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also has joined the ef- fort.
This year, seven Chesterfield elementary schools – Matoaca, Spring Run, Hopkins, A.M. Davis, Crestwood, Wells and Jacobs Road – were awarded grant money to participate in the national program.
I would like to dedicate this donation to the James Farrior Foundation, in memory of Lindsey Perrin Crider. Lindsey was a very young woman who loved her Steelers! She loved James Farrior and everything his foundation does for our community!
Jeff Crider, Lindsey and sister Tiffany
Lindsey gave of herself to help kids too and was proud to support the James Farrior Foundation. Since Lindsey's life was cut way too short at the age of 29, it's my honor to dedicate this donation in her name and continue her legacy of loving children and giving back to her community! I can think of no better cause than the James Farrior Foundation! We love you Lindsey!
