What  is  Home  Team  Closet?  

•  A  program  to  empower  our  communi8es  by  giving  back  clothing  from  professional  athletes  in  an  effort  to  mentor  and  educate  

•  501c3  Cer8fied    •  Home  Team  not  only  gives  clothing  from  the  closets  of  their  

favorite  athletes;  we  have  a  party  with  the  students/residents  providing  food  and  refreshments  as  the  players  help  them  shop  for  items  while  discussing  future  goals  and  aspira8ons  

Where  Did  the  Idea  Come  From?  •  D.J.  Williams  and  his  mother  Sherri  came  up  with  the  concept  

•  Sherri  saw  DJ  received  mul8ple  items  that  ended  up  never  being  used;  or  only  worn  one  8me  from  sponsors,  his  teams  and  his  shopping  

•  D.J  and  Sherri  conceptualized  an  effec8ve  plan  to  make  it  easy  for  teams  and  players  to  donate  clothing  to  communi8es  in  need  

•  Home  Team  was  made  special  and  different  when  it  was  determined  only  clothing  owned  and  donated  by  professional  athletes  would  be  used    

How  Does  it  Work?  •  We  place  a  Home  Team  Bin  in  the  locker  room.  •  Players,  coaches  and  team  can  donate  items  as  they  see  fit  or  

if  a  player  has  too  many  items  to  bring  in,  we  will  pick  up  said  items    

•  All  clothing  items  are  welcome;  shoes,  hats,  workout  gear,  business  aQre,  suits,  coats,  school  supplies,  etc.    

What  Happens  Next?  •  Once  an  organiza8on  is  chosen  we  then  set  up  a  store  for  the  kids.    •  Through  a  small  raffle  they  draw  an  order  they  get  to  shop  •  The  players  who  are  aVending  speak  to  the  kids  as  a  group  and  

individually  as  they  shop  for  items  •  We  provide  food  and  beverages  for  everyone  in  aVendance  as  this  

is  a  reward  for  good  aVendance,  behavior  and  comple8ng  school  work.    

•  Brandon  Marshall,  Alschon  Jeffery,  Tim  Jennings,  and  Darryl  Sharpton  all  all  par8cipated  in  our  Chicago  event.  The  event  was  in  partnership  with  the  Chicago  Bears.  

•  Antrell  Rolle,  DJ  Williams,  and  Jon  Vilma  par8cipated  in  our  Miami  event  as  well  as  current  Hurricane  Football  players  and  staff.    

   

How  Are  We  Helping?  •  The  aVending  players  act  as  mentors  discussing  life  issues  and  

hurdles  that  may  be  in  the  way  of  these  students  success.    •  Players  assist  with  clothing  choices  for  the  students/residents  

with  advice  as  to  what  may  be  useful  to  them  in  the  future.  •  On  the  job  training;  we  would  like  to  take  a  select  group  of  

students  for  some  real  life  job  experience    

Why  is  this  Good  for  You?  •  Great  PR  and  Media  exposure  throughout  the  city  •  Previous  Events  have  made  outlets  such  as  Sirius  NFL  Radio,  

NFL  Network,  Chicago  Tribune,  Chicago  Sun-­‐Times,  WGN  Radio,  ESPN  Radio,  Comcast  Television,  Fox  Local  Chicago  TV,  The  Chicago  Tribune,  Sen8nel  Sun-­‐Times,  Miami  Herald,  ABC  Miami,  Hurricane  Sports,  All  Canes    

•  No  monetary  commitment  by  team  or  players  •  Small  8me  commit  by  a  team  member  during  event  •  We  make  it  easy  for  Team  and  players  by  offering  to  pick  up          

items  directly  from  facility  or  residence    •  Public  recep8on  has  been  incredible  as  communi8es  love  the  

idea  that  players  are  gi`ing  their  own  clothing  to  those  in  need  in  the  communi8es  that  support  those  teams    

Media  

Our  Vision    

•  Each  Home  Team  will  consist  of  the  major  professional  teams  in  each  state  

•  Execute  one  Home  Team  event  per  month  in  a  different  city  involving  various  teams  

•  Engage  the  communi8es  we  hold  events  in  to  carry  on  the  Home  Team  message  and  further  the  ini8a8ve  of  giving  back  and  caring  for  our  youth  through  mentorship  and  educa8on  

•  Ac8vate  Home  Team  throughout  the  four  major  leagues  in  an  effort  to  help  nurture  and  mentor  the  community  youth  

•  With  all  leagues  involved  there  will  be  no  off-­‐season  for  Home  Team!!  

Thank  You  For  Your  Time  

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