Keepers Foundation honorees attend practice
During Wednesday's practice, the Browns celebrated Keepers Day by wearing t-shirts and hosting guests at the second OTA session to recognize and support Northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations that are creating lasting, positive impact in their communities.
"I also want to just thank Dee and Jimmy (Haslam) and JW (Johnson) and Whitney (Haslam Johnson) and allowing the Keepers Foundation to have a presence today," Stefanski said. "We have a whole group out here of pillars in our community that we wanted to recognize and partner with, and that's who's out here. So, we're very fortunate to have a group out here that really supports the community, and we're proud to be a part of it."
Those organizations honored included Children's Hunger Alliance, Cleveland Recreation Centers, Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO), Hope Ignites (formerly Boys Hope Girls Hope), Merrick House, MyCom, Providence House and The Littlest Heroes. Following practice, representatives of those organizations had the chance to interact with players and coaches. Each organization also received a donation from The Keepers Foundation to support their work in the community.
The Keepers Foundation, founded by Stefanski and the Stefanski family, is a nonprofit that seeks to raise funds to support young individuals in Northeast Ohio by fostering a sense of shared responsibility, creating support programs and initiatives aimed at empowering individuals through educational opportunities, mentorship programs or access to essential resources.
In its first year, the Foundation granted over $125,000 to local nonprofits whose missions are to empower, inspire and uplift youth throughout the region. Now in its second year, the Foundation recently held its second "Under the Lights Camp" at Huntington Bank Field on May 15. The Foundation also recently announced an upcoming event, Night Out By The Lake 2025, which will take place on June 12.