NFL pledges $300,000 for Hurricane Matthew relief
The NFL has joined efforts by several teams to help the many communities in the United States and the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Matthew.
On Friday, the league announced that the NFL Foundation will contribute a minimum of $300,000 to relief efforts, to be given to a few different charities.
The Salvation Army and UNICEF will receive $100,000 to help with those areas of the Caribbean impacted by the storm, and the Red Cross will also receive $100,000, to aid communities in the southeastern United States.
The final percentage of the donation, a minimum of $100,000, will go to football programs in the southern U.S. The NFL will work with USA Football to replace damaged or lost equipment and uniforms, as well as other needs. They will work with local organizations to determine which schools and programs have the greatest need.
[Play our $175K Baller | Free Yahoo Cup entry | Tips for your Daily lineup]
Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Jacksonville, Miami and Washington all have pledged money or supplies to different relief organizations, and several players who have ties to Haiti, which was deeply affected by Hurricane Matthew, have led various efforts to help the island nation.
Can Colin Kaepernick help San Francisco? Plus: Week 6 picks
Subscribe to Grandstanding • iTunes • Stitcher • Soundcloud
