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The Chargers, in partnership with Nike, hosted the first girls' flag high school All-Star Game. This historic event served as a final celebration of the first officially sanctioned season of high school girls' flag football in the state of California. Prior to the kickoff at SoFi Stadium, the participating girls had the unique opportunity to be on set at NFL Network and were featured on Gameday Morning. This special experience added an extra layer of excitement for the 70 top athletes from Southern California who showcased their skills in the inaugural matchup between Los Angeles and Orange County.

The Chargers and American Airlines teamed up to invite local military members, veterans, and gold star families to be a part of our annual Boots & Bolts post-practice visits at Hoag Performance Center. Each visit includes a player meet & greet along with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Bolts Practice Facility.

In honor of Salute to Service month, the Chargers have joined forced with American Airlines to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Welcome Center at U.S. VETS – Long Beach. This space will serve as a beacon of hope for Veterans and provide them with the resources they need to enter into U.S. VETS programing.

The Los Angeles Chargers teamed up with presenting partner Lazy Dog Restaurants, LA Animal Services, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), and Dogs Playing for Life to host an adoption event at East Valley Animal Shelter. Chargers Legend, Kassim Osgood, joined and helped promote the importance of adopting and fostering shelter animals. With the community's support, 46 animals were adopted at the event and went to their new fur-ever homes.

The Chargers decades-long commitment to honoring and supporting our country's military heroes, past and present, continued as the organization expressed its gratitude for the sacrifices of active-duty service members, veterans and their families during its annual Salute to Service game against Detroit in Week 10, 2023

The Chargers and American Airlines host T.A.P.S. Families for a special family fun day at Topgolf in El Segundo in the lead up to the Bolts annual Salute to Services game.

The Los Angeles Chargers hosted the inaugural Chargers Girls Flag Football Championship Tournament Presented by Oakley, welcoming 20 of the top high school programs from throughout Southern California. The 500 female athletes in attendance were joined by Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., and wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis. This past February, the governing body of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) voted to approve Girls' Flag Football as a sanctioned high school sport in California. The Los Angeles Chargers were actively at the forefront of the initiative, playing an instrumental role in the state's unanimous approval.    

This two-day tournament served as the first playoffs and championship games for the state of California and was the most recent display of the Los Angeles Chargers' commitment to the growth of the sport. The organization is set to fully embrace the activation of Flag Football in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles following the International Olympic Committee's recent announcement designating Flag Football as an official Olympic sport.

The Chargers partnered with Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to host the team's sixth annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail through the practice facility at Hoag Performance Center. Pediatric cancer patients and their families were invited on a Safari-themed adventure and were joined by Chargers players Michael Davis and Cameron Dicker as well as Chargers Pup River and 10 adoptable puppies from Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for a memorable Halloween evening.

Chargers All-Pro Safety Derwin James Jr. partnered with Wallis Annenberg GenSpace to host the first Derwin's Disco, a 70s-themed Homecoming party for over 120 members from the space's senior center. The Disco featured a light up dance floor and DJ who joined Derwin to make the day an unforgettable experience for the center and their members.

Check out the scenes from in and around SoFi Stadium as the Chargers organization supports breast cancer awareness and early detection through league-wide Crucial Catch initiative at Week 6's primetime matchup

Sponsored by Ball Corporation, the Chargers have partnered with the City of Los Angeles' Youth Development Department (YDD) to create a program that focuses on educating youth and promoting recycling practices in Los Angeles. The youth council members from YDD toured SoFi Stadium with the venue's sustainability specialists and attended an orientation to learn more about the program.

The Chargers and Hoag Cancer Institute partnered to host a breathwork and meditation class for breast cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Joined by players Derwin James Jr. and Nick Niemann, the group was welcomed to Hoag Performance Center to enjoy a morning of relaxation and mindfulness leading up to the team's annual Crucial Catch game.

The Chargers partnered with "Got Her Back," a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the Women's National Football Conference that exists to celebrate and empower girls and women in football, to host a nationwide youth girls' football camp. The San Diego Rebellion athletes and staff led the athletes through drills, competitions, and empowering breakout sessions. They were joined by twelve other cities nationwide for this free camp, which aimed to boost confidence and foster connections in the world of football.

The Chargers recently teamed up with 40 volunteers to pack 400 Joy Jars to lift the spirits children battling cancer.

Chargers cornerback Michael Davis spent time with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA in Bell Gardens as part of the Bolts Book Club for Latino Heritage Month. The Bolts Book Club provides free books to students in Southern California schools in an effort to inspire love for reading and increase literacy rates in children.

The Chargers, along with players Tuli Tuipulotu, Scott Matlock, Jordan McFadden, Terrell Bynum, CJ Okoye, and AJ Finley, hosted a Play 60 camp for over 200 3rd and 4th-grade students from Bobby Smith and Riley Elementary schools in Long Beach. The Play 60 event took place at Veterans Stadium, the home of Long Beach City College. For more than 15 years, the NFL Play 60 initiative has served as the league's national Youth Health and Wellness platform, empowering youth to engage in physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. The PLAY 60 Movement continues to inspire and motivate the next generation of youth, working alongside our Play 60 partners to get them moving and playing for 60 minutes each day.

The Chargers visited California Medical Facility to observe Chargers Pup, River, in training and meet with prison administration and Paws for Life K9 Rescue dog trainers. Beginning in 2020, the Chargers Pup program has followed a service animal in training to highlight the importance of these dogs for people with disabilities. River is specifically being trained to become a service animal for a military Veteran with PTSD and will be the face of the team's animal welfare work this season.

Defensive lineman, Sebastian Joseph-Day, joined the Chargers and the Chargers Impact Fund to host a special assembly and distribute 750 meals to the 600+ students at 122nd St. Elementary School. In an effort to combat food insecurity in Los Angeles, the Impact Fund partnered with nonprofit, Blessings in a Backpack, to distribute these meals since they will provide essential nourishment during the weekends when students do not have access to school lunches.

Presented by SoFi, Bolt Academy is a collaborative partnership between the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, a nonprofit building power in South L.A. for over 50 years, created to prepare students for careers. The group came together at SoFi Stadium to celebrate the young scholars from the Bolt Academy who successfully completed and graduated from the program.

The Chargers extended invitations to the Inglewood Chargers, Crenshaw Cougars, and Lynwood Jr. Knights from the Snoop Youth Football League to take part in NFL Network's Kickoff Eve coverage. The players had the opportunity to interact with the show's hosts and were featured in the entire live broadcast on NBC.

Chargers players Sebastian Joseph-Day, JT Woods, Ja'Sir Taylor, Tanner Muse, Christian Covington, and CJ Okoye joined the Bolts Community Crew, Chargers staff and Chargers Impact Fund board members to help pack 750 bags of food items to be distributed to 122nd Street Elementary School students through the nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack

The Chargers launched their inaugural invitational to kick off the Opening Weekend of girls' flag football. This event marked a momentous occasion, serving as the first officially sanctioned girls' flag football games in the state of California. Fifteen teams from across Southern California gathered at the Chargers Training Camp Site, Jack Hammett Sports Complex, to participate in this historic event. The lineup featured eight teams from the Los Angeles area, five from Orange County, and two from San Diego, showcasing the growing popularity and inclusivity of girls' flag football. The event was co-hosted by San Juan Hills High School and sponsored by Oakley.

The Chargers Impact Fund celebrated the launch of its new program, Bolts Book Club, at the Boys and Girls Club Watts-Willowbrook Clubhouse. Chargers All-Pro Safety Derwin James Jr. and Cornerback Michael Davis joined the club members for a special reading session to encourage the students to read 20 minutes a day. In addition, the players participated and competed in a friendly competition using words learned through the digital platform, Rhymes with Reason, which teaches vocabulary through music.

The Chargers partnered with Girls Scouts of Orange County to host a flag football event at the Hoag Performance Center. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors from troops in Orange and Los Angeles County took place in the three-hour camp where they learned flag football fundamentals and played scrimmage games. The participating athletes all received custom Chargers Girls Flag patches.

The Chargers in collaboration with the LA Bowl hosted a flag football Skills & Drills camp at SoFi Stadium, welcoming 185 local middle school and high school female athletes. This two-hour camp taught flag football fundamentals and served as a source of inspiration for the young girls from Inglewood and nearby communities.

The Chargers organized a flag football skills and drills camp exclusively for Girls, Inc. to support Mattel's Play it Forward Global Volunteer Week. Held at the Mattel Headquarters in El Segundo, the all-day event brought together 50 participants from Girls, Inc. and 250 from the Boys & Girls Club of Carson. All 300+ participants were surprised with a Chargers Little People set. The event was attended by several other Los Angeles professional teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers, LAFC, Kings, and Sparks.

The Chargers and Nike collaborated to bring forth the highly anticipated 11-ON event held at Hoag Performance Center. Over the course of two days, this event showcased the essence of teamwork, gathering 30 teams and over 750 athletes from across Southern California. The event proudly featured both girls' flag and tackle football teams, creating an inspiring celebration of high school football and its spirited community.

The Chargers hosted an NFL Flag Regional Tournament, sponsored by Oakley, with over 450 athletes aged 8-17 participating. The winning teams from each age group earned Oakley glasses and the opportunity to represent the Chargers at the 2024 NFL Flag Championships during the Pro Bowl Games.

Take a look as current and former Chargers players, coaches and celebrities participate in the 4th Annual Chargers Invitational Golf Tournament, presented by CHLA, at Rolling Hills Country Club

The Chargers supported a girls' flag football camp at Kearny High School in San Diego. The event featured 70 youth athletes and was powered by NFL Flag San Diego. The camp showcased Corey Liuget's upcoming flag football league, NFL Air Attack, that will launch this summer. The all-girls league will kick off its first season on July 9th and will feature divisions from 2nd-11th grade.

The Chargers hosted a girl's flag football camp for the Corona-Norco School District at Centennial High School. The event had 75 girls participate from Centennial, Eleanor Roosevelt, Corona, Norco, Martin Luther King, and Santiago High Schools. In preparation for the upcoming girls flag football season, the Chargers have provided the Corona-Norco district with start-up equipment through USA Football.

The Chargers sponsored a flag football tournament that featured 56 participating boys' and girls' teams from ages 6-17. The tournament was run by Hard Count Athletics and championship teams from each of the twelve divisions were rewarded with a half bid to USA Football's "The One" Flag Championship.

The Chargers partnered with Surfrider Foundation – South Bay to host a large-scale cleanup at Dockweiler Beach. 100 volunteers from the Bolts Community Crew removed nearly 600 lbs. of trash in an effort to keep our beaches clean. Presented by Pacific Premier Bank. To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit chargers.com/community/crew.

The Chargers ran a skills and drills camp for nearly 200 student athletes at Madison High School to celebrate the inaugural start of San Diego Unified School District's middle school flag football season. Chargers legend Corey Liuget spoke to the SDUSD students prior to the start of the event. The Chargers partnered with SDUSD to provide their middle school flag teams with flag kits and customized jerseys. The league will see over 1,800 athletes participating from grades 6th-8th and will feature both boys' and girls' teams.

The Chargers and Ducommun visited University High School in Irvine to celebrate the winners of the 2022 STEM on the Sidelines competition. Chargers LS Josh Harris made an appearance at the award ceremony, where he shared his thoughts on the winning team and the combination of STEM and football. He signed autographs, took photos, and more with students from the high school.

To honor the beginning of Month of the Military Child, the Bolts hosted a special Jr. Chargers Training Camp session in partnership with Bob Hope USO. Featuring a surprise appearance from 2022 first round draft pick, Zion Johnson, participants of the camp attended from throughout Los Angeles, and all have parents who are active-duty military.

Nearly 70 attendees from local Athletic Training after school programs attended the first "Careers in Sports Medicine Symposium" hosted by the Chargers. Local high school students were invited to hear from the Chargers Team Doctor, Assistant Athletic Trainer and Assistant Team Nutritionist on their careers and journey into working in sport medicine. Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc.

The Bolts Community Crew– powered by Pacific Premier Bank – partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine for a special volunteer event to help combat food insecurity in Orange County. Volunteers were responsible for sorting nearly 30,000 lbs. of produce to be packed and shipped to the Food Bank's partnering organizations. To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit chargers.com/community/crew.

Chargers players Joshua Palmer and Josh Harris, as well as Chargers Impact Fund Board Member and Chargers Legend Larry English, were on hand to celebrate the Impact Fund's donation and re-opening of renovated Play Yards at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys. Joined by community dignitaries and representation from LA Animal Services, the group participated in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, unveiling the newly-renovated Play Yards and auxiliary space to the public. Throughout the day, members of the Bolts Community Crew powered by Pacific Premier Bank volunteered at the shelter to make beds, blankets, and fill kongs for the dogs currently waiting for their fur-ever families at East Valley. The day concluded with the team joining up with Lazy Dog Restaurants to host an adoption event and covering the fees of the first 20 dogs adopted over the weekend.

The Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund celebrated the 2023 edition of Read Across America Day by hosting a group of 2nd graders from Santa Ana Unified School District. LS Josh Harris, WR Michael Bandy and team reporter Hayley Elwood joined to spend time with the kids and emphasize the joy of reading!!

The official Chargers Pup, Brisket, reached a major milestone in his journey to become a service animal and graduated from puppy training. For the next five to nine months, Brisket will go through a final round of professional training at a regional training center with nonprofit, Canine Companions, with the goal of officially becoming a service animal for a person with disabilities.

The Chargers partnered with the LA Legends professional women's team to host the 1st ever Girls Flag College Showcase in California. There were nearly 100 athletes from the Los Angeles area at Serra High School in Gardena. Seven NAIA universities were in attendance to recruit and offer scholarship opportunities to the local student-athletes.

The Los Angeles Chargers have partnered with Inglewood Unified School District to host a series of Play 60 youth football camps for 1,400 students in the area. NFL Play 60 is the league's national youth and wellness campaign that encourages kids to get physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.

The Chargers along with Costa Mesa United hosted the 63rd Annual Orange County All-Star Classic at Newport Harbor High School. The game is for high school seniors who were nominated by their schools and selected by the all-star coaching staffs. The South won for the eight straight year Saturday night, defeating the North 24-7. The teams were coached by Peter Lofthouse of Newport Harbor (South) and Rick Feldman of Cypress (North).

The 5th annual "STEM on the Sidelines" engineering challenge took place on Saturday, Dec 10th, at SoFi Stadium. STEM on the Sidelines is a collaboration between Ducommun, Inc., UC Irvine, and the Los Angeles Chargers. High school teams from Orange and LA counties designed, built, and coded their own custom football launchers to score maximum points. After an exciting and fierce competition, University High School in Irvine, CA rose above to claim 1st place.

Earlier this week, the Bolts continued an 18-year tradition of surprising local elementary school students with brand new bikes for the holidays! Chargers OLB Khalil Mack, DL Morgan Fox, WR DeAndre Carter, K Cameron Dicker, DL Otito Ogbonnia, LB Derek Tuszka, and LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams joined the Bikes for Kids Foundation and Pechanga Resort & Casino at Mayo Elementary school where they were greeted by over 150 deserving second and third graders. The bikes were built by Bolts Community Crew – powered by Pacific Premier Bank – volunteers the Saturday prior, and kept hidden from the students until the players revealed the news.

The 32nd Annual Alex Spanos All-Star Classic held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mira Mesa High School in San Diego, CA.

The Chargers Impact Fund and Pepsi teamed up to sponsor the renovation of the dining hall at U.S. Vets – Long Beach. The renovation included a new coat of paint, new food pantry shelves, storage cabinets, tables, chairs and a reception desk. Chargers' Salute to Service Award nominee and DE, Morgan Fox, and OT, Austen Pleasants, joined for a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the dining hall.

Chargers Sebastian Joseph-Day partnered with the Midnight Mission to help prepare and serve meals to 2,500 homeless for Thanksgiving!

Following Friday's Chargers practice a group of TAPS families took a tour of the Hoag Performance Center, met the Bolts, and enjoyed a lunch on the patio as part of the team's Salute to Service week

Chargers long snapper Josh Harris visited Ethel M Evans Elementary School in Garden Grove to promote healthy eating habits and make a donation to help in building healthier communities!

Earlier this week, the Chargers Impact Fund teamed up with PetSpace for an animal welfare-themed First Downs for First Books event with students from Lincoln Elementary School. Joined by players Cameron Dicker, Derrek Tuszka, and Chargers Pup, Brisket, the students read to adoptable animals, participated in arts and crafts, learned about service animals, and took part in a puppy yoga class.

Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox hosted a group from the Wounded Warrior Project after Thursday's practice! During the visit Morgan was nominated as the the team's NFL Salute to Service Award candidate!

The Chargers celebrated Halloween on Tuesday in partnership with Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation by inviting young patients and their families to the team's headquarters at Hoag Performance Center. The fifth annual event included a special trick-or-treat trail through the team facility, arts and crafts and one-on-one time with Coach Brandon Staley and players including Drue Tranquill, Morgan Fox, Khalil Mack, Trey Pipkins and more!

The Chargers, in partnership with Gatorade and Nike, helped host the first weekend of the 2022 Girls Flag Football season at Redondo Union High School. The second year of the pilot league features 16 teams and works towards making girls flag football an official high school sport statewide. Participating in the first week of games were Leuzinger, Redondo Union, Hawthorne, Long Beach Poly, Serra, St. Bernard, Rise Kohyang and Sierra Vista.

The Chargers teamed up with Pechanga Casino & Resort to host a special spa and pampering day for 12 breast cancer survivors in honor of Crucial Catch month. The survivors were treated to massages and facials at Pechanga's state of the art facility and were treated to lunch with Amy Staley, wife of Head Coach Brandon Staley.

The Los Angeles Chargers teamed up with the American Cancer Society and Gilead Sciences, Inc. to host a free mammography clinic for over 20 women at the Watts Healthcare Center during Crucial Catch Month. Safety Alohi Gilman and Tight End Tre' McKitty were on hand to tour the Watts facility and learn more about the importance of early detection.

The Chargers teamed up with American Airlines to name Burbank High School's football team the winners of Take Charge, a community-driven competition between high school football teams in the Los Angeles area. Bolts CB Asante Samuel Jr. and the VP of American Airlines, Lokesh Amaranayaka, spoke to the athletes about the importance of leadership, character, and giving back to the community. They both surprised the team's practice with tickets to the team's Week 7 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks and a donation to the football program!

The Chargers, in partnership with Nike, Gatorade, and the Rams, provided new uniforms and products to the 16 teams participating in the second season of Girls Flag Football across high schools in Los Angeles. Team USA members spoke to the athletes about the importance of girls' flag and achieving equality in sports.

Chargers rookies Isaac Weaver, Stone Smartt, Deane Leonard, Otito Ogbonnia, Raheem Layne, and Zander Horvath visited Kelly Elementary in Compton to help run drills with the kids and teach them the importance of exercise in building healthier communities!

Chargers rookies Zion Johnson and JT Woods visited Westminster High School to recognize Head Coach Steven Anderson as Coach of the Week. Annually, this program recognizes high school football coaches who have made a difference in the lives of their players through leadership, hard work, and a special dedication to their young scholar athletes.

Earlier this week, Los Angeles Chargers rookie class visited Debbie Allen Dance Academy and toured their new world class facility. Joining the Bolts at the academy were Jordan High School football players and DADA dancers who participated in a Q&A with NBA Legend Norm Nixon!

Presented by SoFi, Bolt Academy is a collaborative partnership between the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, a nonprofit building power in South L.A. for over 50 years, created to prepare students for careers. The group came together at SoFi Stadium to celebrate the young scholars from the Bolt Academy who successfully completed and graduated from the program.

The Bolts Community Crew – powered by Pacific Premier Bank – partnered with the Jessie Rees Foundation to host a staff volunteer day at the Chargers' facility. Players including Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Drue Tranquill, Dustin Hopkins, Donald Parham Jr., Christian Covington, and Zach Bailey volunteered alongside front office staff members to pack over 300 JoyJars that will be delivered to pediatric cancer patients. To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit chargers.com/community/crew

80 volunteers from the Bolts Community Crew – powered by Pacific Premier Bank – supported Village for Vets in painting and beautifying over 120 transitional shelters for military Veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

This past weekend, the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund hosted Chargers PREP Youth Football Camp, a one-day camp for 250 young athletes to develop and prepare their skills for the next level of football at the Bolts practice field in Costa Mesa.

Take a look as current and former Chargers players, coaches and celebrities participate in the 3rd Annual Chargers Invitational Golf Tournament, presented by CHLA, at Rolling Hills Country Club

The Chargers hosted their second annual Nike 11-On event this past weekend at Long Beach Poly High School. Boys and Girls prep football programs from throughout Southern California were on hand to hear from All-Pro LT Rashawn Slater before competing in 7v7 drills, lineman challenges, character discussions and team building exercises.

This past weekend, the Los Angeles Chargers teamed up with the UCLA Bruins football team and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department to host Play60 for 200 youths at South Park Rec Center in Los Angeles.

Earlier this month, the Bolts opened the doors to their practice facility – Hoag Performance Center – to over 200 educators, parks/rec staff, parents and youth football coaches for a day of education and training. Chargers corporate partner Lazy Dog provided lunch and the Chargers Impact Fund teamed up with the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation and GENYOUth to provide flag football kits to attendees as a way to help implement flag football into their respective schools and communities.

This week, the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, JK Scott, Josh Harris, and Chargers Pup Brisket hosted a First Downs for First Books book giveaway and reading event for kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles' Challengers Clubhouse.

Last weekend, the Chargers teamed up with American Airlines to host their annual _Take Charge_Summit for local high school football players from 50 schools throughout the Greater LA area. The student-athletes were hosted in the Bolts' locker room at SoFi Stadium where they discussed topics such as leadership, character, healthy relationships, social media awareness, and more with Chargers players Asante Samuel Jr. and Joshua Palmer. Participants will complete service projects in their community over the Summer months to earn tickets to a Bolts' home game in the Fall.

The 2022 NFL Draft may be in the books, but the Chargers have found success with undrafted free agents like future hall of famer, Antonio Gates and star running back, Austin Ekeler. The Bolts and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar now need your help finding these undrafted furry free agents their fur-ever homes! Visit Chargers.com/DogDraft to learn more about our picks from LA Animal Services and OC Animal Care!

To celebrate Earth Day over 80 volunteers from the Bolts Community Crew, Powered by Pacific Premier Bank, partnered with Heal the Bay to remove over 450 lbs of trash from Dockweiler Beach. To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit chargers.com/community/crew

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert welcomed special visitors Kulbir and Tyler to the Hoag Performance Center on Saturday, March 12, 2022 for an all-access look at the Bolts' facility

Over this past weekend, the Chargers and the California Office of Traffic Safety joined forces to raffle off bikes to Sigma Gamma Rho's Youth Symposium at California State University Long Beach. The Chargers and OTS collaborated to discuss bike safety tips and traveling safely while providing photo opportunities and giveaways as students participated in workshops centered around gaining lifelong skills.

Earlier this week, the Bolts continued a 17 year tradition of surprising local elementary school students with brand new bikes for the holidays. Chargers legends Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson joined the Bikes for Kids Foundation and Pechanga Resort & Casino at Hooper Avenue Elementary school where they were greeted by over 160 third graders. The bikes were built by Bolts Community Crew – powered by Pacific Premier Bank – volunteers the Saturday prior, and kept hidden from the students until Gates and LT revealed the news.

Over the weekend, teams from high schools across Southern California competed in the 2021 STEM on the Sidelines presented by Ducommun final competition at SoFi Stadium. The competition was broken up in two categories - Category A: Design and Build Prototype and Category B: Chargers Minecraft World.

The 31st Annual Alex Spanos All-Star Classic held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Escondido High School in Escondido, CA.

This week, heading into Thanksgiving, the Bolts teamed up with Pepsi to support the City of Inglewood's 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway. Chargers players Uchenna Nwosu, Joshua Kelley, Michael Davis, Matt Overton, Ben DeLuca and Justin Jones joined over 200 volunteers in the SoFi Stadium parking lot to distribute frozen turkeys, fresh produce and other Thanksgiving necessities to 2,500 local families.