Eagles award $270,000 in grants to area-based organizations through team’s Social Justice Fund

The Eagles chose to support social justice issues aimed at reducing violence in Philadelphia for the fourth year in a row. These donations included a focus on violence prevention, youth development and mentorship, and breaking the poverty cycle through economic equity programming.

“On behalf of the Eagles, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the 2024 social justice grant recipients for their work in reducing gun violence in Philadelphia,” said Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO, Philadelphia Eagles. “I also want to recognize our players and staff for fully dedicating themselves once again to a process that identified another group of amazing organizations. While there is still more work to be done, I am inspired by everyone involved for their role in fostering stronger, safer communities.”

Established in 2018, the Eagles Social Justice Fund was formed to provide grants to organizations that work to reduce barriers to equal opportunity in the Greater Philadelphia area. Through the first seven years, the program has provided area-based organizations with more than $2.6 million in funding.

“Firearms are the leading cause of death for youth ages 1-18 in the U.S.,” said Joel Fein, MD, MPH, pediatric emergency medicine physician and co-director of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). “At CHOP, we are committed to addressing gun violence as not just a public health issue, but a pediatric health issue, that recognizes the vital role of healthcare systems within the multifaceted approach needed to enact change. We are proud to be recognized by the Eagles Social Justice Fund alongside other organizations doing this important work in our communities. We are grateful to the Eagles for their partnership and long-standing commitment to gun violence prevention efforts in Philadelphia.”