Indianapolis Colts Community Videos

Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter was mic'd up at the Colts' 2026 Habitat for Humanity Panel Build.

Indianapolis Colts players and Colts Cheerleaders brought festive spirit to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital during Colts Community Tuesday. Dressed in holiday gear, the team sang carols and shared warm wishes with patients and families, creating joyful moments throughout the hospital.

Kenny Moore II speaks with the media after being introduced by Colts Owner and Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson as the Indianapolis Colts' 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson, Björn Werner and the Bromance squad drop the ultimate surprise on Kenny Moore II — announcing him as the Colts' 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

The Indianapolis Colts hosted the 13th annual Horseshoe Helpings, partnering with US Foods, Citizens Energy Group, Hensley Legal Group, Lucas Oil Products, Meijer, Prairie Farms, and UPS to provide Thanksgiving meals to 2,000 Indianapolis families. Colts players, Cheerleaders, mascot Blue, and more than 100 volunteers distributed 43,000 pounds of food. In addition, 10 local churches received 50 meals each to deliver an additional 500 meals to elderly and in-need families unable to attend.

Committed to making an impact wherever he goes, Cam Bynum teamed up with his family this week to spread holiday cheer and distribute Thanksgiving meals to local families across the Indianapolis community.

Kenny Moore II recaps this Homecoming where they honored the bravery of pediatric patients while celebrating the compassion of caregivers and the power of community support. This high-energy, heartfelt Homecoming-themed event transformed Lucas Oil Stadium into a celebration zone with a sports-themed runway show featuring patients, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers players, a live DJ set, interactive field games and activities, appearances by mascots, cheerleaders, and plenty of raffle prizes, food and drinks.

Indianapolis Colts owner and Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson chats with "Good Morning Football" about her recent mental health initiatives and how the team's culture has been conducive to their success during the 2025 NFL season so far.

More than 150 volunteers from the Indianapolis Colts and local partners joined together on "Colts Community Tuesday" for the 17th Annual Playground Build to construct a new play space at Butler Lab School #60 on Indianapolis' Near Northside.

The Colts were named the 2025 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, a prestigious honor presented at the ESPY Awards and given to a sports club or team that demonstrates how teamwork can create a measurable impact on a community or cause. The award was in honor of the club's mental health advocacy work through their Kicking The Stigma initiative.

Indianapolis Colts co-owner and Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss "Kicking the Stigma" mental health initiative and her father Jim Irsay's passing and his legacy.

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On Friday, May 2nd 2025, the Colts sponsored the 13th Annual Habitat for Humanity Panel Build with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, when volunteers from the Colts helped construct portions of a home, providing a local family a fresh start as first-time homeowners.

The Indianapolis Colts teamed up with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity for their 13th Annual Panel Build. Colts volunteers helped construct key parts of a new home, offering a local family a fresh start as first-time homeowners.

The Indianapolis Colts, in partnership with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Meijer, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, celebrated their third annual Touchdown for Trees event by planting 70 trees at Eagle Creek Dog Park. Watch as players, staff, and volunteers come together to enhance the park's green spaces, making a lasting impact on the community and the environment.

The Indianapolis Colts, in partnership with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Meijer, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, celebrated their third annual Touchdown for Trees event by planting 70 trees at Eagle Creek Dog Park. Watch as players, staff, and volunteers come together to enhance the park's green spaces, making a lasting impact on the community and the environment.

Cathedral High School brought their A-game to the Combine! The Fighting Irish tackle and Girls Flag Football teams ran through the same drills that NFL prospects will tackle this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium. Want to be part of the Girls Flag Football movement? Check out colts.com/girlsflag and join the Road to 100 schools today!

The Colts, Zaire Franklin, the NFL, and Warren Central High School teamed up for an NFL Flag in Schools Unboxing Event at Raymond Park Middle School. Seventh and eighth graders learned flag football basics and skills from Global Flag Ambassador Zaire Franklin and the Warren Central Girls Flag Football team.

On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we celebrate the incredible strides women have made in sports—and the bright future ahead. At the heart of this progress is the growing interest in High School Girls Flag Football across Indiana. Warren Central High School is leading the way, with an inspiring group of young women who are eager to take their passion for football to the next level.

For more information visit Colts.com/Flag

A season is made of moments, and those moments become memories. Guided by our mission to entertain, inspire, and unite, the Colts are proud to be Makers of Moments; building a healthier, more inclusive community through meaningful outreach and partnerships, while supporting our players in leaving a legacy of service. From gamedays to initiatives that go beyond football, our community has been the heart of the Horseshoe, and we cherished every opportunity to create those moments together in 2024.

Michael Pittman Jr. and his teammates are spreading holiday cheer by wrapping gifts for children and families at the Dayspring Center, a local organization supporting those facing homelessness. Through their generous donations of both gifts and financial contributions, alongside the partnership with Toyota, Pittman is helping many families experience joy and hope, making the holiday season a little brighter.

The Colts Walter Payton Man of the Year Kenny Moore II surprised Isaac Cole from Westfield High School with the recognition of being named the High School Man of the Year, presented by Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. Isaac is a 3-year starting offensive lineman for the Shamrocks, holds a 3.85 GPA, and volunteers at local community groups in Westfield.

Indianapolis Colts players and cheerleaders brought holiday cheer to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent on Community Tuesday. They spread joy by singing carols and sharing festive spirit, making the season brighter for the young patients and their families!

Follow Kenny Moore II and Julian Blackmon as they visit Academy Sports + Outdoors to shop for local kids in need this holiday season.

Kenny Moore II speaks with the media after being introduced by General manager Chris Ballard as the Indianapolis Colts' 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

Kenny Moore II takes you behind the scenes of his My Cause, My Cleats creation, sharing the story of his Love One Foundation. Working with a local artist, every element of the shoe's design reflects his vision and dedication to making a meaningful impact and creating a legacy that empowers communities for the future.

Laiatu Latu, with the help of Campbell's Chunky Soup, teamed up with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to fight hunger by helping fill cars of those in need with essentials and other goods. For every sack the Colts get this season, Campbell's Chunky is donating 1,000 meals (up to two million) to Feeding America.

The Indianapolis Colts and Cardinal Ritter High School students surprise cornerback Kenny Moore II as the team's 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback and Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee Kenny Moore II joins "Good Morning Football"

The Indianapolis Colts, in partnership with US Foods, provided Thanksgiving meals to 2,000 Indianapolis families in need during the 12th annual Horseshoe Helpings event. Colts players, Cheerleaders, and local volunteers came together to pack and distribute food at Lucas Oil Stadium, offering both drive-thru and walk-up stations to support the community.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Jim Irsay Family today announced a $1 million investment to support the development of girls high school flag football as a fully sanctioned Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sport.

Find more information at Colts.com/GirlsFlag

The Indianapolis Colts visited patients at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital for a Reverse Trick-or-Treat event during Halloween week. Colts players and Cheerleaders dressed in costumes had a meet and greet spending time with patients battling cancer and sharing words of encouragement, granting many wishes to patients and families at Ascension St. Vincent.

A look back at the Indianapolis Colts' third annual "Beyond the Sidelines" fundraiser, benefiting Kicking the Stigma. Led by Vice Chair and Owner Kalen Jackson, this inspiring event raised over $1 million to support mental health initiatives. These funds will help promote mental health awareness and provide essential services in our community, making a significant impact in the lives of many.

Wide receiver Alec Pierce and his teammates join the coaching ranks in the third annual Unified Flag Classic. This event, held at the Colts' practice facility, provides high school students, both with and without intellectual disabilities, the chance to compete together, representing their schools in an inclusive and competitive environment.

Coaches from the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers ran steps at Lambeau Field on Sunday to honor Greg Knapp and support the Coach Knapp Memorial Fund. The Coach Knapp Memorial Fund fund aims to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving, reduce the number of crashes caused by distracted drivers, and save lives.

For the second annual Kicking the Stigma Week at Training Camp, the Arizona Cardinals joined alongside the Colts in packing resource kits and messages of positivity for Action Grant recipient, The Milk Bank.

The Indianapolis Colts launched the first Colts Community Tuesday of the 2024 season by partnering with American Family Insurance for the Colts School Uniform Blitz. They provided 580 students at Eastbrook Elementary School with new uniforms, marking a meaningful start to the school year and showcasing their commitment to supporting local communities.

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard & Family, and Cargo Services, Inc. hosted a Books For Youth backpack distribution at Training Camp on Sunday.

Breakfast was served to 35 children in foster care and each child was presented a backpack filled with 25 books. Families also had the chance to meet Colts Cheerleaders and team mascot "Blue".

Now in its 18th year, Books For Youth has collected close to 900,000 books and distributed close to 9,000 backpacks to children in foster care. For more info, visit Colts.com/booksforyouth.

Indiana High School Girls Flag Football Year-In-Review

Head coach Shane Steichen, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Indianapolis native JuJu Brents share their stories of fostering a love for the game and the rewards of playing high school football.

Colts cornerback JuJu Brents returned to his former high school to surprise Damien Shanklin of Indianapolis Warren Central High School to represent the Colts at a Nike showcase for emerging talent. The inaugural Nike 'Next Ones' program is an invite-only event for the top 32 prospects in each NFL market where attendees are invited to Las Vegas to experience behind-the-scenes action at Super Bowl LVIII, compete in a skills clinic at Allegiant Stadium, and interact with fellow classmates who will be playing at the collegiate level.

The Indianapolis Colts and Meijer hosted their annual "Shop with a Colt" holiday shopping event. Colts team captain and NFL Walter Payton Man of The Year nominee Zaire Franklin hosted kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis for this year's special shopping experience where they picked out toys, clothes and other gifts for themselves and family members.

The Indianapolis Colts spread holiday cheer at Riley Hospital for Children by visiting patients and signing their favorite Christmas carols.

Colts NFL Walter Payton Man of The Year nominee, Zaire Franklin, reveals to South Putnam High School linebacker Aiden Beadles that he has been named as just the third-ever Colts High School Man of the Year award winner, presented by Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson visited Riley Children's Health to spend some time with patients ahead of the holidays and with Riley front-line workers and volunteers to thank them for their efforts to improve the lives of Hoosier children.

General manager Chris Ballard introduces the Colts 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee, Zaire Franklin. Whether it's been setting a franchise record for tackles or making a positive impact on the communities of Philadelphia and Indianapolis, Zaire has dedicated himself to creating a lasting legacy on and off the field.

As a part of Salute to Service month, we invited Gold Star Families to come to the facility to honor their loved ones lost in service. They received a tour and then built wooden flags with Flags of Valor in their loved one's memory. And the end of they day they were surprised with framed jerseys with their fallen hero's last name. Their stories and love have impacted our lives more than we could ever imagine impacting theirs. Thank you for being so vulnerable and keeping their memory alive.

Kwity Paye and his mom Agnes, with the help of Campbell's Chunky Soup, teamed with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to fight hunger by helping prepare home delivery boxes filled with nourishing meals for local families in need. For every sack the Colts get (up to 25) Campbell's Chunky is donating 1,000 products to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.

Joining together to make a difference. Our recent Beyond the Sidelines event raised $1.1 million for Kicking The Stigma, part of more than $25M committed to mental health initiatives since 2020.

Colts players, "Blue" and Colts Cheerleaders spent this week's Community Tuesday making Halloween visits to patients at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez speaks on the importance of Latino Heritage Month.

Colts Community hosted their Make-A-Wish Kid, and huge Colts fan, Evan Ritzi and his family from Riverside, CA. It was his wish to meet some of his favorite players. Even got to meet them and more. Following practice Evan had the opportunity to lead the post-practice huddle and break down the entire team.

The Indianapolis Colts hosted the second annual Colts Unified Flag Classic at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

The "unified sports" concept was first developed by the Special Olympics to provide high school students with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate together on a team and collectively represent their school in sanctioned activities, providing a quality experience of training and competition in an inclusive environment.

More than 150 volunteers from the Indianapolis Colts and local partners joined together on "Colts Community Tuesday" for the 15th Annual Playground Build to construct a new play space at Lew Wallace Elementary School #107 in Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Colts kicked off the regular season and "Colts Community Tuesdays" by partnering with American Family Insurance for the Colts School Uniform Blitz at James Russell Lowell School #51 in Indianapolis providing more than 500 Lowell students with school outfits, helping eliminate school clothing as a barrier to students attending and staying in school. The event also included a book fair, where Lowell students were given an opportunity to pick two Scholastic books, free of charge.

To mark 40 seasons of giving back to the community, Colts players, coaches, staff, team mascot "Blue," Cheerleaders, and alumni will volunteer at 40 different sites in the Indianapolis area. Players spent Community Tuesday at Gleaners Food Bank, volunteering their time to sort and package food items to make an impact by serving Indiana families in need.

Girls High School Flag Football from eight high school teams took part in the Colts Flag Football Pilot League event. Schools represented included Arsenal Tech, Ben Davis, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, Shortridge in Indianapolis, and Adams, Riley and Washington high schools in South Bend.

Participating in a joint service project, Colts and Bears players and coaches built Kicking The Stigma Kits for elementary-aged children that promote kindness, provide stress-relieving activities, and raise awareness about the importance of being kind and wrote thank you notes for mental health professionals that will be delivered throughout the community on World Mental Health Day, October 10th.

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard & Family, and Cargo Services, Inc. hosted a Books For Youth backpack distribution at Training Camp on Sunday. Now in its 17th year, Books For Youth has collected close to 900,000 books and distributed close to 9,000 backpacks to children in foster care. For more info, visit Colts.com/booksforyouth.

On Friday, July 28th, the Indianapolis Colts hosted a group of patients from Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and their family members at Colts Training Camp at Grand Park in Westfield, IN. The children got to share their stories with players such as Anthony Richardson, Zaire Franklin, Kenny Moore, and Drew Ogletree during a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Rev. Charles R. Williams Excellence Award is given to those who have helped shape, contribute, or strengthen Indiana Black Expo's vision of promoting African-American achievement in academics, athletics, business, education, or the arts. The recipient is a leader who has demonstrated courage, vision and dedication to diversity in the community.

The Indianapolis Colts sponsored the 11th annual Habitat for Humanity Panel Build with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. More than 100 volunteers from the Colts and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance teamed up to help construct the home, providing a local family a fresh start toward a better life as first-time homeowners.

Colts All-Pro defensive lineman DeForest Buckner hosted the 17th Annual Indianapolis Colts Skills Camp. The skills camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 2-8, the one-day camp provides an opportunity for flag and tackle football players to get position-specific coaching and character development lessons from local youth, high school, and college coaches.

Join us in looking back at some of the memorable moments from on and off the field in 2022.

The Indianapolis Colts and Kenny Moore II teamed up with Ashley to host Hope To Dream, an evening event surprising 50 local children in foster care with brand-new beds and beds sets!

This year Jonathan Taylor and Campbell's Chunky teamed up to fight hunger and feed families through Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana!

Mental health is health. A new research institute at Indiana University, made possible by a $3 million donation from the Jim Irsay family, has formally launched its mission to become a leading national center for addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness and other health issues such as HIV, epilepsy, cancer, dementia and addiction.

The Indianapolis Colts celebrate its new Touchdown for Trees program joining with Coke Consolidated, Meijer, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to plant over 200 trees along the Fall Creek Greenway in Indianapolis.

Thanks to American Dairy Association Indiana, we helped kickoff National School Breakfast Week with Blue, Colts Cheerleaders, and Colts CB Stephon Gilmore at Richmond High School!

The Indianapolis Colts celebrated Black History Month by hosting a book fair at Ralph Waldo Emerson School #58. Colts team mascot Blue, members of the Colts Cheerleaders, and Colts staff were on hand for individual reading time and to assist kids with "shopping" time where each student had the opportunity to select two books, free of charge.

Colts tight end Kylen Granson breaks down game film with Cathedral High School tight end, Brennan Wooten.

Colts fans, heartfelt stories, a New Year's trip to The Big Apple, and a memory for a lifetime!

Owner & CEO Jim Irsay surprised a group of Colts fans with a trip to New York for the team's New Year's Day matchup with the Giants. The trip included air travel on the Irsay private jet, hotel accommodations, meals, ground transportation, and tickets to the game.

Dennis Bland, president of the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) in Indianapolis, has been named by the Colts as its recipient of the inaugural 2022 Inspire Change Changemaker Award.

The league's newly established award recognizes individuals who are making a difference in their communities through social justice work across each of the NFL's 32 club markets.

Congratulations, Dennis, on being our 2022 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient.

The Indianapolis Colts in partnership with the IHSAA and RCX Sports, hosted the first-ever Colts High School Girls Flag Football Jamboree at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 17th. The event hosted high school girls' teams from Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and South Bend for an afternoon of on-field drills and an instructional clinic, followed by a jamboree-style competition.

The Indianapolis Colts, including Colts General Manager Chris Ballard and his family, and Indianapolis-based Cargo Services, Inc., hosted a Books for Youth backpack distribution where more than 30 Indiana kids in foster care received the gift of reading.

The Books for Youth initiative provides 25 age-appropriate books in backpacks to Indiana youth in foster care. The statewide program, sponsored by Cargo Services for the past 16 years, has collected nearly 900,000 books and distributed close to 9,000 backpacks to children in foster care.

Colts Players and Cheerleaders spent the day making spirits bright by bringing holiday music, gifts, and cheer to patients at Riley Hospital for Children as part of their annual caroling visits at the hospital.

With the support of Meijer and the Indianapolis Colts, 20 youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana had the opportunity to shop with the 2022 Indianapolis Colts Rookie Class to purchase toys, clothes, and other items needed around holiday time.

Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard reveals to Seymour High School offensive lineman, Cory Robinson, that he has been named the second-ever Colts High School Man of the Year award winner, presented by Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin breaks down game film with Andrean High School linebacker, Drayk Bowen.

Matt Taylor and Larra Overton sit with Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard who is the Colts' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Considered one of the league's most prestigious honors, an NFL player is recognized for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Leonard discusses his community service in Indianapolis and his hometown of Lake View, South Carolina.