The Baltimore Ravens Caw to Action Generates Record 16 Million Minutes of Service through the team’s eighth annual community day of service with United Way of Central Maryland on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Projects took place throughout Maryland, across participating communities nationwide and internationally. An estimated 275,000 people will receive direct assistance from the overall service projects.
The initiative included 170 schools and 85,000 student volunteers. Projects supported food assistance, essential household supplies, animal welfare, veterans’ services and youth education.
Baltimore Ravens Caw to Action Engages Schools and Volunteers
United Way of Central Maryland helped identify local organizations and coordinate service opportunities throughout Maryland. School activities included food drives and letters to service members and children in hospitals.
“Every year, this day grows in both scale and impact, and seeing 170 schools and 85,000 student volunteers come together in service demonstrates just how meaningful this effort has become,” Baltimore Ravens President Sashi Brown stated. “Philanthropic financial support is important, but there is no substitute for showing up in the communities we serve. Caw to Action gives our players, coaches and staff a great opportunity to unite outside of football, connect directly with community members and work alongside our fans to help hundreds of thousands of people.”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore provided a Governor’s Citation recognizing Oct. 6 as an “Official Day of Service.” Moore also highlighted how Caw to Action brings together fans, players, coaches, staff, corporate partners, schools, nonprofit organizations and community groups to address community needs through volunteer projects across Maryland.
“I am excited to recognize Caw to Action, the Baltimore Ravens’ statewide day of service, and I want to give a special shout out to each and every person who participates, because your service will save us,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “Caw to Action mobilizes fans, players, coaches, staff, corporate partners, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to address their communities’ most urgent needs through volunteer projects across Maryland. Together, through service, we will build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for all.”
Service Projects Extend Beyond Maryland
Caw to Action also reached communities outside Maryland through participation connected to individual Baltimore Ravens players and their hometowns, other communities connected to the team and Ravens Flock Groups around the world. Participating states included Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
International participation included Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama and Switzerland. The effort’s nationwide and global participation expanded the service day beyond Maryland while supporting local community needs.
“For eight years running, Caw to Action has brought together the power of the Baltimore Ravens, United Way of Central Maryland, and thousands of dedicated volunteers to support people and neighborhoods in need,” said Carmen Del Guercio, Interim President and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland. “Year after year, people show up ready to make a difference, proving that united is the way to bring big wins like this to our community. We’re thankful to the Ravens for their longstanding partnership and to every volunteer who helped turn a day of service into lasting impact.”
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The record 16 million minutes demonstrate the scale of the Baltimore Ravens’ eighth annual Caw to Action service initiative. The participation of 170 schools and 85,000 students also connected school-based projects with broader community needs.
With projects supporting food assistance, household supplies, animal welfare, veterans’ services and youth education, Caw to Action addressed a wide range of causes. United Way of Central Maryland coordinated opportunities throughout Maryland, while participation in other states and countries extended the initiative’s reach.
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