First Step

A video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equality, to mental health.

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

I want to make sure kids who grow up in tough situations know that there's hope.

Welcome to First Step, a video series featuring athletes engaging the communities most affected by today’s social issues, from healthcare access and gender equa

In this installment, Curtis Granderson of the New York Mets takes a first step in helping people living in the "food deserts" of New York City.

In the seventh installment of First Step, Seattle Reign FC midfielder Megan Rapinoe takes a first step to help the LGBTQ community in Seattle.

In this installment, Dolphins DB Michael Thomas helps the youth of Fort Pierce, Florida communicate with law enforcement.

In the fifth installment of First Step, PGA TOUR golfer Tony Finau meets with Pacific Islanders to aid in the challenges they face.

In the fourth installment of First Step, Chicago Bulls SF Jimmy Butler talks with Chicago youth about the violence that plagues the city.

I think it's important to have a male figure in your life. Whether it's blood related, a coach or a teacher – a positive influence like that can go a long way.

In the second installment of First Step, former Packers WR Donald Drivers lends a helping hand to unemployed citizens of Milwaukee.

In the first installment of First Step, Seahawks CB Richard Sherman takes action to improve lives and create a better future for kids in Seattle.

Don’t get me wrong, I do get positive attention because I’m a woman. I will be the last person on earth to say, “Oh, poor me.”