Los Angeles Chargers Community Videos

The Chargers Champions School Grant Program powered by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has impacted the lives of students across San Diego and Imperial-Counties for over 2 decades. Learn more about the program here!

The Chargers Impact Fund, in partnership with the Bikes For Kids Foundation and Pechanga, celebrated the holidays by giving away about 150 brand new bikes to second and third-graders at Mayo Elementary School in Compton. Khalil Mack, Cameron Dicker, and others were on hand to surprise the kids.

Chargers Community Impact Fund joined Pepsi to help revamp the U.S Veterans Dinning Hall in Long beach, CA.

Linebacker Drue Tranquill shows off his custom cleats and shares that he's playing for Foster The City, an organization which advocates for youth in the foster care system.

Safety Derwin James, Jr. has been selected as the Chargers nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award in recognition of his constant commitment to community service off the field.

Linebacker Troy Reeder shows off his custom cleats and shares that he's playing for The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, which he sparked interest in while attending the University of Delaware.

Kicker Dustin Hopkins shows off his custom cleats and shares that he's playing for The Well Foundation, which he and his wife founded to assist families with children on the autism spectrum.

Defensive lineman Morgan Fox shows off his custom cleats and shares that he's playing for The Headstrong Project, an organization that provides mental health assistance to veterans suffering from PTSD.

The Chargers embraced the spirit of the season of giving throughout 2022. Look back on how the Bolts impacted the Southern California community this year.

Cornerback Asante Samuel, Jr. visited Burbank High School to surprise the school's football team, winners of the Chargers' Take Charge community service competition. Presented by American Airlines.

The Chargers celebrated Halloween by hosting patients from the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation for a special night of trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, reading, and more.

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

Safety Derwin James, Jr. visited Jordan High School in Los Angeles to present a newly renovated weight room and Oakley sunglasses to the school's football team.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen joined rapper Snoop Dogg for Snoop Special Stars Camp, a program which provides children with special needs with a safe place where they can play sports. Allen stopped by the camp in LA to coach the kids and even learn a few of their dance moves.

The Chargers held a Chargers PREP Youth Football Camp through the Chargers Impact Fund, SkyOne Federal Credit Union, and Sonesta Hotels. The camp guided participants through technique drills and culminated in a tournament between the teams. Chargers players Donald Parham, Matt Feiler, Christian Covington and more served as special guests, helping coach the athletes and signing autographs after the camp.

Take a look back at how the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund supported the Southern California community in 2021, including the inaugural year of Bolt Academy, the 17th annual Bikes for Kids Donation, and much more!

The Chargers held their second annual Nike 11-On event at Long Beach Poly High School, in which local boys and girls prep football programs came together to go through drills, compete, and receive guidance from special guest Rashawn Slater.

This year's Doggy Draft presented by Lazy Dog features an outstanding class! Help these furry free agents find their forever home and visit Chargers.com/DogDraft to learn more!

The Bolts Community Crew, powered by Pacific Premier Bank, and Chris Rumph II joined with Heal the Bay in a Dockweiler Beach clean up where they gathered 475lbs of trash to support cleaner water and safer beaches for our community.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Chargers and Nike collaborated to hold a pilot girls flag football season for eight high schools across Los Angeles. The season included custom Nike jerseys for each team, a behind the scenes tour of SoFi Stadium, and a tournament culminating in a championship held at the Super Bowl Experience at downtown LA on Super Bowl weekend.

The Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund and WGU teamed up to hold a First Downs for First Books distribution and reading at Kelso Elementary in Inglewood in celebration of Black History Month.

The Chargers joined forces with Oakley, Find Your Grind Foundation and safety Derwin James for the opening of a new and improved South Park to provide a safe and quality space for LA youth to practice their sport.

The Bolts partnered with Ball Corporation and Inner-City Arts to host a gameday gallery of 100% recyclable art during all Chargers home games at SoFi Stadium. Each piece of art was created by a student involved in Inner-City Arts, a nonprofit that provides quality art instruction for kids from underserved communities.

An innovative career training and leadership program, Bolt Academy has had a successful launch this past season. With the partnership between the Chargers Impact Fund, Brotherhood Crusade, Inglewood Unified School District, and SoFi, the students had the great opportunity to work on game days and make an impact in the Inglewood community!

Ms. B's M&M Soul Food, located in Inglewood, was struggling to pay rent after their rent doubled and food costs rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Chargers heard about their story, they stepped up and hired Ms. B's to feed their entire team following the Bolts matchup against the Minnesota Vikings to show their support for local businesses.

The Chargers honored Hailey Morinico as their Hometown Hero for Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season. When a bear came into her backyard and got too close to her family's dogs, Hailey pushed the bear off the ledge to save them. Presented by Grant Thornton.

Meet Brisket! Brisket is the newest member of the Bolt fam and is the new official Charger dog! Presented by Lazy Dog.

The Los Angeles Chargers partnered with Trina's Kids Foundation in its 8th annual toy drive to fill the SoFi Stadium field from goal-line to goal-line with toys for select families to pick up. In addition to toys, the Bolts also provided other essential items and gifts for the families to help make the holiday season a little easier.

The Chargers honored Neveah Henrich as their Hometown Hero for Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season. Neveah helped save the life of her friend's mother after she began choking by instructing those around her how to do the Heimlich maneuver until first responders arrived. Presented by Grant Thornton.

The Chargers honored Bodie Chapman as their Hometown Hero for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season. Bodie saved the life of a senior citizen who was unconscious after a car crash by performing CPR until paramedics arrived. Presented by Grant Thornton.

Tackle Storm Norton shows off his cleats and shares that he's playing for Alzheimer's Awareness.

Linebacker Drue Tranquill shows off his cleats and shares that he's playing for Trellis, an organization focused on combatting homelessness.

Linebacker Kenneth Murray shows off his cleats and shares that he's playing for Shields for Families, an organization focused on providing support to those with mental health issues.

Offensive tackle Rashawn Slater shows off his cleats and shares that he's playing for the Chargers Impact Fund.

Quarterback Justin Herbert surprises students at 74th Street Elementary with the news that they will be featured on his cleats in partnership with Nike in the Chargers Week 14 game vs the Giants.

Center Corey Linsley has been selected as the Chargers' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, presented by Nationwide, which recognizes a player's excellence both on the field and in the community. Corey has spent much of his NFL career serving with CASA, a national association that provides court-appointed special advocates for children in Child Protective Services.

The Chargers celebrated Thanksgiving in a big way through their 7th annual turkey giveaway to families in need. Players Uchenna Nwosu, Michael Davis, Justin Jones and more joined over 200 volunteers outside SoFi Stadium to distribute frozen turkeys, fresh produce and other Thanksgiving necessities to 2,500 local families.

In honor of the season of giving, we reflect on the many ways the Chargers have given back to the community of Southern California all season long.

The Chargers honored Deputy Sheriff Justin Reed as their Hometown Hero for Week 11 of the NFL season. Justin rescued a woman from a car accident moments before the car burst into flames.

At the 8th annual Warm the Streets event in Inglewood, California, the Spanos family, Chargers, and American Airlines, partnered with A Step to Freedom to distribute blankets and amenity kits to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

The Chargers' very own Bolt begins his journey in training to become a service dog through the partnership with the Canine Companions, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of disabled people. Sponsored by Lazy Dog.

The Chargers honored Koz Khosravani as their Hometown Hero for Week 10 of the NFL season. Koz rescued a woman who was lost at sea for 12 hours.

At the kickoff event for the Chargers First Down, First Books program, the Chargers Impact Fund, along with Owner Alexis Ruhl and Outside Linebacker Chris Rumph II, visited The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace where kids from The Boys and Girls Club in Metro LA read to dogs awaiting adoption.

The Chargers honored Raimen Horn as their Hometown Hero for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season. Raimen risked his life to save a woman from being stabbed at a youth football game.

The Chargers honored Guy Philippe as their Hometown Hero for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season. Guy risked his life to save his neighboring family when their home exploded.

General Manager Tom Telesco and Wide Receiver Keenan Allen help deliver new authentic Nike Chargers NFL jerseys to the Inglewood Chargers of the Snoop Dogg Youth Football League.

Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex.

In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. The program is designed to offer juniors and seniors from Inglewood high schools the opportunity to participate in a six month after-school program to develop leadership and job-readiness skills.

The Chargers honored Benjamin Kuo as their Hometown Hero for Week 2 of the 2021 NFL preseason. Benjamin used satellite mapping to help find a lost hiker in the Los Angeles national forest.

Safety Derwin James, Oakley, and Onesight teamed up to hold a free vision clinic for kids and families in Inglewood's Edward Vincent Jr. Park and offered custom prescription glasses on-site for anyone in need. Later, Derwin guided the kids through some light football drills and held a Q&A to share his story of reaching the NFL.

In partnership with Nike, the Chargers visited Long Beach Poly High school to host the first '11-On' competition, a program focused on both supporting young athletes in their sport and cultivating important life skills and leadership. Head coach Brandon Staley welcomed the attendees and all students received custom shirts from Nike and a pair of authentic gloves from the Chargers locker room.

Chargers owner Susie Spanos and Melissa's Produce brought together some very special guests, including LaDainian Tomlinson, Coach Staley, Rashawn Slater, Tim Allen, Jaleel White, Jet Tila and more, for a virtual cooking event to support The Midnight Mission's HomeLight Family Living Program in Inglewood.

Chargers owner Susie Spanos is bringing together some very special guests for a virtual cooking event to support The Midnight Mission's HomeLight Facility in Inglewood.

Quarterback Justin Herbert visited students at 74th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles and surprised them with athletic equipment as they began to shift to in-person learning!

The Chargers Impact Fund and Brotherhood Crusade opened Bolt Academy, an innovative career training and leadership program that gives students the opportunity to work at SoFi Stadium on game days. To kick things off, head coach Brandon Staley announced that everyone would be receiving Microsoft Surface laptops courtesy of SoFi.

Members of the Bolts Community Crew Powered by Pacific Premier Bank, joined together to virtually write hundreds of thank you cards for the doctors, nurses, and staff at Hoag Hospital. These letters of gratitude and encouragement were distributed to those who have worked tirelessly this past year to keep our communities healthy and safe. Join the Bolts Community Crew today for access to future volunteer opportunities. Click here to learn more.

Chargers athletic trainer Allison Miner sat down with our friends at The ALLIANCE to discuss women who have lifted her up throughout her professional career. Click here to learn more about The ALLIANCE.

Join the Bolts Community Crew, our friends at Pacific Premier Bank and Friends of the LA River to make an impact on the LA River, its watershed and beyond leading up to Earth Day 2021. Join the Bolts Community Crew today: https://chargers.rosterfy.com/register

For this week's Takeout Tuesday, we spotlight Darrow's New Orleans Grill. CEO/President Norwood J. Clark Jr.' is a Louisiana native and cooking is in his DNA. In 2016, he opened Darrow's New Orleans Grill, a fast-casual restaurant serving Cajun and Creole delicacies like catfish, gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya and more.

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Chargers Impact Fund Bolt Up for our Southern California communities every day. In 2020, Bolt Up became more than a symbol or a phrase. It was a call to action, and a promise to our fans, neighbors and region. Thank you to all of the frontline workers, nonprofits, and community members for all their continuing hard work and sacrifice.