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EDUCATION
 Heart of a Champion The Heart of a Champion program has been integrated into the Houston and Katy Independent School districts. The program provides character building programs by utilizing real life stories that encourage youth to integrate Commitment, Leadership, Perseverance, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Self-Control and Compassion into their lives. So far, we have reached over 7,000 middle school students. Our success in impacting the lives of so many youth is a result of our ongoing partnership with the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation and the Heart of a Champion Foundation. Pro Football Hall of Fame The Houston Texans and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have established a partnership to educate youth. The program is designed to build an effective bridge between education and student interest. The activity guide includes a wide range of interdisciplinary, cross-curricular classroom exercises each aligned with national standards of education in language arts, mathematics, science, family and consumer sciences, social studies, visual art, and physical education for all grade levels. For a downloadable version of the Houston Texans activity guide, click here. TICKET PROGRAMS  TACT Program Through the Texans All Community Team (TACT) program, players give to young fans that may not otherwise have the means to attend a game by purchasing season tickets for local non-profit organizations, hospitals, and schools. Click here to learn more about the TACT program. ImageNet All-Star Ticket Program This program rewards at-risk youth for implementing and participating in community service projects. Cheering Children
This initiative allows season ticket holders to donate their unused tickets by making a tax deductible contribution to the Houston Texans Foundation. Click here to learn more. Reliant Energy Power Players
 Each Tuesday prior to a Houston Texans home game, cheerleaders and players travel to a Boys & Girls Club facility within the Greater Houston area to interact with children, deliver motivational speeches, conduct clinics, and sign autographs. Reliant Energy also provides 100 general admission tickets and ARAMARK provides 100 food vouchers for children at a Boys & Girls Club location each game.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Community Quarterback Awards for Volunteerism The NFL Community Quarterback Award Program recognizes outstanding volunteers who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities. Six finalists are selected for extraordinary volunteer work. Five are then selected to receive $1,000 each for their nonprofit organization. One overall winner is awarded $5,000. NFL Grassroots Program The NFL Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League (NFL) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The goal of the program is to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. The program provides grants of up to $100,000 for capital improvement projects. The Grassroots program is intended not only to respond to the immediate shortage of playing fields, but to also build an infrastructure through partnerships and resident involvement that will sustain these open spaces for community use. FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS Charity Golf Classic presented by Verizon Wireless During the Houston Texans Charity Golf Class, more than 125 golfers enjoy a day of golf at River Oaks Country Club while visiting with Houston Texans players, coaches, cheerleaders and TORO. At this annual tournament, participants are treated to a fun-filled day beginning with lunch and an opportunity to hit the driving range before the shotgun start. After the tournament, golfers enjoy an awards ceremony and mingle with the Houston Texans players. In 2008, this event raised nearly $400,000 to benefit the Houston Texans Foundation. All participants received a goodie bag filled with Houston Texans branded items, including a carry-on travel bag, money clip, golf balls, a shirt, a hat and a golf glove. For more informatio on this event, please contact Kandyace Mayberry at kmayberry@houstontexans.com. Pins & Pigskins Bowling Challenge presented by H-E-B This year, the inaugural Texans Pins & Pigskins Bowling Challenge was held June 2, 2009. This event replaced the Pancakes & Pigskins Rookie Breakfast. Fans of all ages have the chance to bowl with one of 39 Houston Texans players who attend the event held at 300 Houston Bowling lanes. The event is filled with food, fun and bowling. This year, defensive tackle Frank Okam had the top score and took home the trophy. All participants receive a Houston Texans Pins & Pigskins Bowling Challenge shirt. The three top teams receive Pins & Pigskins Bowling pins. For more informatio on this event, please contact Kandyace Mayberry at kmayberry@houstontexans.com Silent Auctions The Houston Texans Foundation coordinates multiple silent auctions during the season. Some of these auctions take place in the stadium on game days in section 140 and others take place during the many events the Houston Texans Foundation organizes to raise funds. These auctions provide fans the opportunity to bid on Houston Texans memorabilia and fan experiences. Click here to visit the Texans' NFL auction site.  TEAM Luncheon presented by Amegy Bank of Texas This annual event provides sponsors and fans who donate to the Houston Texans Foundation with the premier experience of closely interacting with every member of the Texans team and coaching staff. This year’s fourth annual installment packed The Westin Galleria. Each table at the luncheon was seated with one of the Texans players. Houston Texans Chairman and CEO Bob McNair and Coach Gary Kubiak were also present. More than $150,000 was raised.  Highlights from 2009 TEAM Luncheon |
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