Today, Ben announced the final grants of the 2014-15 NFL season from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund. The Foundation will be distributing six grants totaling $55,000 to police departments in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

The K-9 departments receiving funding from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation this year include the Township of Springdale, New Castle, Penn Hills, Monaca Borough, North Strabane Township, and Steubenville, OH. These departments will be utilizing their respective grants in a variety of canine focused initiatives including starting brand new K-9 units, purchasing K-9 vehicle upgrades and replacing veteran service dogs that are nearing their much deserved retirement.

This announcement completes the eighth grant cycle for Ben’s foundation, during which it distributed more than $132,000 in grants to K-9 units around the country. In addition to the Pittsburgh grants announced, the Foundation distributed grants to police and fire departments in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers in the 2014-15 season and one grant outside of the NFL markets in honor of the Steelers’ playoff appearance.

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 also strives to support Make-A-Wish and his foundation has distributed in excess of $1.2 million since 2007.

Ben is grateful for the generous supporters who have enabled his foundation to expand its K-9 grant program, including Pro Camps and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office as well as caring individual donors from around the country.

Upon receiving their grant, North Strabane Township Police Chief Brian D. Hughes stated, “On behalf of the citizens of North Strabane Township and its police department, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the generosity of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. This award will assist us in implementing a K-9 program in our township. This program will be a major step in enhancing the police department’s crime fighting capabilities and increasing the quality of life for our citizens.”

New Castle City Police Chief Robert A. Salem said, “The New Castle City Police Department extends their heartfelt gratitude to […]

What are you doing the weekend of April 10th-12th?

Plan now to take a trip to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA for the Collector’s Showcase of America Spring Show!

Scheduled to sign autographs:

– Current and former Steelers Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, Jerome Bettis, Franco Harris, Terry Bradshaw and Plaxico Burress.

– Sports fans will also have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from NFL & MLB greats of the game Jim Kelly, Dick Butkus, Chris Hamburger, John Riggins, Pedro Martinez, Cal Ripken, Jr, Randy Johnson and more…

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.


You can see the full list of athletes, past & present, as well as ticket and lodging information here.

Ben was there in 2012 and had a great time!

…is with a beautiful photo of the Pittsburgh skyline captured on a cold Monday morning by Dave Dicello:

“There was a quiet, subtle beauty to the Pittsburgh sunrise today. Some awesome colors behind a peaceful winter view.” — Dave.

Enjoy more of his breathtaking images, including Heinz Field, PNC Park, and the Penguins on the ice, on the portfolio page of his website!

You can also follow him on Facebook & Twitter.

Steeler Nation!


The Steelers have some great photos to share with you today. Be sure to check ’em out!


And if you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea…

Send your favorite fan a Valentine greeting from Big Ben through CelebCalls.com!

From Spring, 2013 – new dad Big Ben shares his first video of Benjamin, Jr. with Steeler Nation:

This big video-camera monster comin’ at me looks a whole lot like my dad!! He thinks he’s scary, but I just think he’s funny!! — Benjamin, Jr.

was held on Saturday, February 7th at the Steelers practice facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA as part of Garth’s World Tour. He will host a Teammates for Kids Procamp at each tour stop.

The children that participated at this camp had the opportunity to be coached by some of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including Big Ben.

Now the question is, who had more fun? Ben or the kids?


Well, photographer Fred Vero makes a strong case here that it might just be a tie!!




You can see more photos here.

Oh, and Ben wasn’t the only one having fun coaching, check out Coach Keisel!


Thank you so much to Fred Vero of Fred Vero Photography for sharing these photos with us. You can also follow him on his Facebook page.