The deadline is just around the corner!
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund is still accepting applications for the 2016 grant cycle, but only until August 15th.
This marks the 10th grant cycle for the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. The majority of the grants distributed will help police and fire department K-9 units to purchase dogs and dog safety vests, but other types of needs are also considered.
The Foundation will be distributing grants in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers during the 2016 NFL season including Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Buffalo and Cincinnati areas. Ben is inviting police and fire departments in these eight cities & surrounding communities to submit proposals detailing their needs. In addition, the Foundation will continue to make grants to several police and fire department K-9 units in the Pittsburgh area following Super Bowl LI.
The mission of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is to support K-9 units of police and fire departments throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs in Pittsburgh, PA. Ben and his foundation also strive to support Make-A-Wish. His foundation distributed more than $170,000 in grants to K-9 units around the country during the 2015 NFL season, including $93,250.00 just in the Pittsburgh community alone.
The Foundation has distributed in excess of $1.5 million since 2007.
“We’re very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units. The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers as well as the bond that is formed is incredible. We’re just thrilled to do our small part.” — Ben.
For the first time in 10 years, Ben’s foundation is utilizing a paperless application process and all applications must be submitted online via http://thegivingbackfund.org/ben-roethlisberger-foundation-application-2016/.
Note: Hard copies of the application received by mail, fax or email will not be accepted. Again, all applications much be submitted electronically by the Monday August 15th deadline.
You can support future K-9 grants by purchasing candy on Sarris Candies’ website, (www.SarrisCandiesFundraising.com), using a special purchase code (77-7777). Sarris will donate 25 percent of the purchase price to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.
For more information about the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation or The Giving […]
A beautiful evening for a wonderful cause
The Arians Family Foundation 4th Annual Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic is in “full swing” tonight with a Welcome Reception & Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton in Reynolds Plantation…
And Ben & Ashley are in attendance once again to support their friends, Bruce & Christine!
The tournament itself will begin bright and early tomorrow morning at the Reynolds Plantation golf course.
The Arians Family Foundation motto is “A Voice For Children” by supporting and developing programs which strives to prevent and ameliorate the abuse and neglect of children. The Arians Family Foundation supports CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in making sure that children who are involved in the Court system, as a result of abuse or neglect by their families, receive the love and help they need. — From their website.
You can learn more about the Arians Family Foundation here.
Starting the holiday weekend off right
There’s nothing better
flying all around.
Blinking their lights all through the air
and sometimes on the ground.
I look at them in wonder,
as each does light the night.
Feeling like they’re part of me,
watching them in flight.
Now every summer I come to watch,
those bugs put on their show.
Flying high and flying low,
blinking, blinking as they go.
— Donald E. Burns.
Callin’ all Myrtle Beachers…
It’s summertime, and if you’re a fan of Myrtle Beach and the Steelers, chances are pretty good that you’ve been to Ben’s restaurant, the King Street Grille in the Market Commons!
Well, if you like the food & the mood, King Street would love for you to cast your vote to make them one of the “Happening” places on the Grand Strand!
There are two “Best Of” competitions in Myrtle Beach every year.
The Happening is the first one. King Street Grille has been nominated in five categories, and so far is winning in three!
Click on the links and give ’em a vote!! (They could use some help in the Salads and Burgers categories)
Don’t delay – voting ends July 15th so put down the sunblock, grab your phone or your tablet and VOTE!
Vote KSG Best Sports Bar:
http://grandstrand.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2016-drink-sports-bar/
Vote KSG Best Salad:
http://grandstrand.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2016-food-salad/
Vote KSG Best Trivia Night:
http://grandstrand.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2016-drink-trivia-night/
Vote KSG Best Burger:
http://grandstrand.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2016-food-burger/
Vote KSG Best Wings:
http://grandstrand.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2016-food-wings/
Let’s make King Street Grille a winner & continue to make Myrtle Beach Steelers Strong!!!
Your favorite players will be at training camp next month
…but your favorite legends will be in VA!
Pack up the kids and the car and head to the Collector’s Showcase of America Summer Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA the weekend of July 15-17, 2016!
Look who will be there: Jerome Bettis (HOF 2015), Terry Bradshaw (HOF 1989), Jack Lambert (HOF 1990), Joe Greene (HOF 1987), Kevin Greene (HOF 2016), Rod Woodson (HOF 2009), and Kordell Stewart!
Sports fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from these big names of the games too:
NFL stars (past & present) like Joe Theismann, Doug Williams, Deion Sanders, Randy Moss, Mark Moseley, Ray Lewis, Sonny Jurgensen, Billy Kilmer, Tony Dorsett, Brian Bosworth & Larry Brown.
MLB stars like Johnny Bench, Frank Thomas, Eddie Murray, Andruw Jones & Dwight Gooden.
NBA stars like Julius Erving, Kevin McHale & George Gervin.
And Wresting Superstar Ric Flair.
This is a well-organized show and attended by many. In fact, one quick stroll through the parking lot and you’ll think you’re in Pittsburgh South. There are also many reputable sports dealers on hand selling everything from autographed items to sports cards to vintage sports memorabilia.
You can see the full list of athletes, along with the day & times they will be available, as well as ticket and lodging information here.
Ben was there for their Summer Show last year and had a great time!