Khalil Dorsey

Detroit Lions

Family Well-Being

Friends Giving Back
Friends Giving Back believes that every child deserves to feel supported, equipped, and celebrated. From meeting basic needs to empowering teachers and creating holiday joy, the organization builds community through compassion and action. By lifting families together, Friends Giving Back helps make childhood a season of hope—not hardship.
Head to Speech
Head To Speech is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational, scientific, and charitable initiatives for athlete brain health, sports concussions, and their effects on speech-language, hearing, and cognitive-communication skills.
“I chose to use this organization because it helps build communities up.”

FEATURED PLAYERS CAUSES

Derrick Barnes is helping Detroit youth unlock confidence and possibility

Derrick Barnes knows what can happen when a young person has someone in their corner. That’s why he’s championing DBG Detroit, a mentorship-powered program where students explore their talents, build confidence, and discover what’s possible. From hands-on support to creative opportunities — including collaborating with a DBG teen on his custom cleats — Derrick is helping the next generation see a future they can truly own.