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Community Impact Programs & Initiatives
Bleed Blue Blood Drive
Each December, the Colts bring the community together for the Bleed Blue Blood Drive, the largest single-day blood drive in Indiana, with activities for the whole family.
Books For Youth
With the support of Cargo Services, Inc., the Colts and Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) seek to provide a personal library of 25 books to foster children in need across Indiana.
Community Tuesdays
Colts Community Tuesdays, supported in part by CBS4, is a season-long outreach program in which players participate in activities every Tuesday on their day off. The Indianapolis Colts are passionate about volunteerism and activate their players and staff each year to support numerous important causes.
Habitat For Humanity Panel Build
Each offseason, the Indianapolis Colts sponsor the annual Habitat for Humanity Panel Build with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, when volunteers from the Colts will help construct portions of a home, providing a local family a fresh start as first-time homeowners.
Legacy Projects
The Indianapolis Colts take great pride in playing an active role in the community. Each year, the Colts engage in several legacy projects that maximize philanthropic partnerships for the betterment of our community.
Touchdowns for Trees
The Indianapolis Colts, Coca-Cola Consolidated and Meijer team up each spring for Touchdowns for Trees.
NFL Initiatives & Programs
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers focuses on supporting organizations and initiatives that reduce barriers to opportunity with a focus on education, racial equality, workforce/economic mobility, community/police relations, poverty, and criminal justice reform as a part of the NFL's Inspire Change campaign.
Crucial Catch
Each season during the month of October, the Indianapolis Colts highlight this NFL-wide initiative that focuses on fighting cancer through early detection and risk reduction.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The Indianapolis Colts are proud to host activities that celebrate the Hispanic Community all year, but especially throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.
My Cause My Cleats
In Weeks 12 and 13 of the NFL season, players from all 32 clubs participate in the My Cause My Cleats campaign, wearing customized cleats to support causes close to their hearts. The Irsay family, players, and coaches will showcase cleats highlighting charitable organizations across Indiana and beyond.
Salute to Service
The Indianapolis Colts are proud to support the men and women who serve our country around the globe. As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, the Colts host various events to celebrate veterans and active-duty military personnel. In addition, one home game each season is dedicated to honoring U.S. service members through on-field recognition and fundraising efforts.