Foundation Teams Up with Redskins Leadership Council to Award Grants to Local Youth

May 3, 2004 — Three hundred area youth were recognized for their hard work, dedication and community spirit at the fourth annual Redskins All Stars Award Ceremony. As the title sponsor, the Freddie Mac Foundation joined Redskins’ players Chris Samuels and Randy Thomas, the Washington Redskins Leadership Council, and Washington Redskins cheerleaders to present several youth organizations with over $75,000 in community grants. The ceremony took place at the Redskins stadium in Landover, MD.

"Our community's future depends on helping youth succeed," explained Maxine B. Baker, president and CEO, Freddie Mac Foundation. "That's why we are excited to be partnering with the Washington Redskins Leadership Council on the Redskins All Star Awards. These important awards will inspire more local young people to achieve and succeed."

Freddie Mac Foundation CEO Maxine Baker helps Redskins Randy Thomas, Chris Samuels, and Derrick Dockery recognize hundreds of stellar local youth.

The Redskins All Stars Program recognizes and encourages community service, dedication and teamwork among area youth. Groups of children between the ages of 5-18 years are eligible to participate in the program. The top 12 winning organizations were selected from over 200 area organizations. The winning organizations demonstrated creativity, uniqueness and the spirit of community pride. Since 2000, over 30,000 area youth have participated in the Redskins All Stars initiative and over $350,000 has been awarded in community grants.

"The Washington Redskins Leadership Council is thrilled to partner with the Freddie Mac Foundation on the Redskins All Stars program. Working together we hope to inspire tens of thousands of area youth to get involved in community service and take pride in their neighborhoods," said Charlene J. Lefkowitz, Executive Director of the Leadership Council and Community Affairs.

The Redskins All Stars Program is an initiative of the Washington Redskins Leadership Council, of which the Foundation is a member. The Leadership Council, the non-profit philanthropic foundation of the team, combines the influence and popularity of the Washington Redskins with the resources and assets of 40 Washington area corporations. The Council consists of 40 CEOs who help shape and define the philanthropic efforts of the Redskins to achieve a significant impact on communities throughout the region.