As recipients of a Super Bowl Host Committee “Game Changer” grant, First Place for Youth and the #WhenIWas18 campaign were profiled by a variety of national and regional news organizations as the big game approached.
The videos above from NBC Bay Area and KTVU Fox 2 highlighted First Place and how receiving this funding is positively impacting the organization and the young people we serve. Additional media highlights include:
- NFL, Stars Partner For Foster Youth Awareness Ahead Of Super Bowl 50
Forbes, January 31, 2016 - NFL Stars, Celebs Flash Back To #WhenIWas18 To Support Foster Youth
Huffington Post, February 4, 2016 - Former 49er Ricky Watters Helps Raise Awareness for Foster Youth
Mercury News, February 5, 2016 - Vikings’ Sharrif Floyd Shares His Story to Inspire Foster Kids
Fox Sports, February 5, 2016