{"id":232812,"date":"2026-05-15T16:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/232812\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:19:07","slug":"new-york-giants-jets-help-united-way-raise-2-6m-for-nyc-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/232812\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants, Jets help United Way raise $2.6M for NYC families"},"content":{"rendered":"

United Way of New York City<\/a> raised $2.6 million at its 33rd Annual Gridiron Gala<\/a> on May 12, partnering with the New York Giants<\/a> and Jets to fund programs strengthening community solutions across the five boroughs.<\/p>\n

The evening honored four leaders for advancing opportunity for under-resourced New Yorkers.<\/p>\n

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Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns and Jets defensive lineman Harrison Phillips received Hometown Heroes Awards for their youth-focused nonprofits\u2014the Brian Burns Family Charities<\/a> (mentorship, autism awareness, animal rescue) and the Harrison’s Playmakers<\/a> (camps, school visits, and support for children facing hardship).<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly honored to be recognized alongside other inspiring community leaders,\u201d said Burns. \u201cUnited Way of New York City shares our charities\u2019 vision for a New York City that empowers at-risk youth and supports families. This recognition is for everyone who has supported this work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kathryn Wylde, former president and CEO of Partnership for New York City, was presented the Community Quarterback Award for decades of public-private collaboration, including post-9\/11 recovery and COVID-19 response.<\/p>\n

Broadridge Financial Solutions President Chris Perry received the George Irish MVP Award for his board service and commitment to community health.<\/p>\n

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Hosted by ESPN Radio host and Giants alum Chris Canty and reporter Tina Cervasio, with a performance by Broadway\u2019s Norm Lewis, the gala spotlighted the city\u2019s affordability crisis: 56% of households (4.7 million people) struggle to afford housing, childcare, healthcare, food, and transportation.<\/p>\n

“No one organization can tackle New York City’s affordability crisis alone,” said UWNYC President and CEO Grace Bonilla. “It takes an entire team.”<\/p>\n

Funds will expand critical services and long-term economic opportunities for ALICE families<\/a> citywide.<\/p>\n

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