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KANSAS CITY, MO and McLEAN, VA — 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) today announced that Patrick Mahomes is championing 15 and FARE, as the beneficiary of this year’s My Cause My Cleats. 15 and FARE is a partnership between both organizations that focuses on bringing the FARE Neighborhoods public health initiative and FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training to the Kansas City, Missouri area with the goal of connecting food allergy patients with resources and information to help them manage their disease. In tandem, the partnership will provide FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training to area restaurants, enabling safer dining experiences for those individuals and families living with food allergies.

Kansas City, MO—Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC), in partnership with the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, is proud to announce the resounding success of its fourth annual “Volunteer for 15” program. This initiative, which encourages youth to dedicate at least 15 hours to volunteering in their communities, has mobilized nearly 2,000 youth across the United States, Canada, and Uganda to dedicate 80,446 service hours. This equates to more than $2.6 million in value to their communities.

Kansas City, MO – [11/12/2024] – Shelter KC Rescue Mission is excited to announce a new partnership with 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. Their generous $15,000 donation will support Shelter KC’s annual Thanksgiving Family Feast, providing Thanksgiving dinners for more than 200 Kansas City families in need.

15 and the Mahomies Foundation and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) announced a new partnership on Monday at the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala in Kansas City. The partnership called ‘15 and FARE’ will bring FARE’s public health initiative, FARE Neighborhoods, as well as FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training for restaurants and community food banks and pantries, to Kansas City area.

Saint Josephs, MO – October 10, 2024 – The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has teamed up with High Aspirations to help provide support in taking 75 young men on a college tour to Missouri Western State University.

Weekend Adoption Special aims to help pets find loving homes in the Kansas City community

KANSAS CITY, MO – February 2nd, 2024 – In a thrilling alignment with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Road to Super Bowl LVIII, the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) and the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced the second annual “Super Bowl of Service” event. This impactful initiative is launched in partnership with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, NFL MVP, and Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, leveraging the spirit of sports to foster community service and youth development.

This morning, the Kansas City Chiefs announced that QB Patrick Mahomes was named the team’s nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

September 5, 2023 (Kansas City, Mo.) – Over the past four months, 1,000 youth (ages 11 to 18) took the Volunteer for 15 pledge and volunteered for a minimum of 15 hours in communities across the U.S., Canada, and Uganda. The Volunteer for 15 program is a partnership between Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and an international nonprofit headquartered in Kansas City, the Youth Volunteer Corps.

ATLANTA - Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 15 and the Mahomies Foundation are thrilled to announce a new national partnership to further invest in the great futures of today's youth. Led by 2x NFL and Super Bowl MVP, Kansas City Chief's quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes, the Foundation is making a $1.625 million dollar contribution and a multi-year commitment to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced today that they are providing a grant of $25,000 to the SEAL Legacy Foundation in support of the Honored SEAL Legacy Scholarship Program.

Kansas City, MO (October 31, 2022) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes II announced his third annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala. The gala will be held at The Midland Theatre in Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children through initiatives that focus on health, wellness, underserved communities and other charitable causes.

Sept. 12, 2022 (Kansas City, Mo.) – Nearly 550 youth ages 11-18 took the Volunteer for 15 pledge to volunteer 15 hours this summer in communities across North America. In total, the youth volunteered 12,844 hours between June 1-August 31, 2022.

“Volunteer for 15” is new, nationwide summer program for 11-18 year olds (Kansas City, MO) - Representatives from 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Youth Volunteer Corps announced a new partnership program today. The program is called Volunteer for 15. It encourages youth ages 11-18 to make a pledge to volunteer 15 hours this summer. Youth Volunteer Corps will coordinate the program, and registration is now open on their website at YVC.org.

Kansas City, MO (November 29, 2021) – The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced today that they have provided charitable grants of $15,000 to 15 deserving charities from the Kansas City area through the foundation’s signature program, 15 for 15. This program supports 15 youth-driven organizations that focus on academics, sciences, arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs and more. At the gala, over $300,000 in charitable grants were donated to community programs.

Kansas City, Mo. – In an effort to encourage reading among youth, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, are teaming up with local nonprofits Lead to Read KC and the Rotary Club of Overland Park to get books in the hands of children in Kansas City.

Kansas City, MO (September 22, 2021) – Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback and Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes II announced his second annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala. The gala will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 6:30pm. The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children through initiatives that focus on health, wellness, underserved communities and other charitable causes.

Kansas City, MO (February 15, 2021) – The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced a new opportunity to join a legacy brick project for its all-inclusive play site at Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park. The foundation’s legacy brick project is open to all members of the community and comes with a chance to create personalized brick pavers that will be featured in a special section of the park for decades to come.

Kansas City, MO (December 9, 2020) – It was announced today that the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation will provide $250,000 in the form of 15 grants to 15 charitable organizations from the Greater Kansas City area through its signature program, 15 for 15. This annual program supports 15 youth initiatives that focus on education, the arts, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs, social justice and more.

Kansas City, MO (October 23, 2020) – It was announced today that the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has provided a grant to Children’s Mercy Kansas City that will enrich their Adaptive Sports Medicine Program.

Kansas City, MO (October 12, 2020) – It was announced today that the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has provided a grant to Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City that will provide custom adaptive bikes to help kids with disabilities live an active and inclusive lifestyle.

Kansas City, MO (October 7, 2020) – The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation’s, Birthday With The Mahomies event raised $150,225 in grant funding which will be distributed to 15 charitable organizations.

Kansas City, MO (September 30, 2020) – The Kansas City Star is releasing a limited-edition pictorial book chronicling Kansas City Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes’ incredible ascension to NFL superstardom.

Kansas City, MO (September 24, 2020) – It was announced today the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation will be launching a reading initiative in 50 elementary schools in the Greater Kansas City Area and the South Plains of Texas. The program, Read for 15, sponsored by Community America will encourage elementary school students to read for at least 15 minutes a day for 15 weeks.

Kansas City, MO (August 31, 2020) – It was announced today that the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation will hold a star-studded, virtual event celebrating Patrick Mahomes’ 25th birthday and raising funds for 15 charitable organizations.

Austin, TX (May 25, 2020) – It was announced today that the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has provided a grant for 15 scholarships to children of The United States Navy SEALs through the SEAL Legacy Foundation.

Kansas City, MO (November 26, 2019) – The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced today that more than $600,000 in funds were raised at its inaugural gala on Thursday, November 21. During the gala, the foundation gifted 15 grants of $15,000 to 15 deserving charities from the Kansas City area through its signature program, 15 for 15. This program supports 15 charitable youth initiatives that focus on academics, science, the arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs and more.

Kansas City, MO, (November 6, 2019) –15 and the Mahomies Foundation announced today a partnership with the KC Pet Project to tackle pet homelessness. This collaboration is made possible through the 15 and the Mahomies 15 for 15 program, which supports 15 youth and community charitable initiatives. The Foundation is providing pet food for a year, a custom dog hoodie and other pet supplies for 15 deserving families. All pets that are adopted from one of the KC Pet Project’s three locations will also receive a 15 and the Mahomies pet bandanna (while supplies last). This program will run through November 15. Nearly 70 dogs were adopted the first weekend.

Kansas City, MO (October 17, 2019) – It was announced today that 15 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock and family members will be able to enjoy all 2019 Texas Tech home football games. This is made possible through 15 and the Mahomies Foundation’s signature program, 15 for 15. This program supports 15 youth charitable initiatives that focus on academics, unique experiences, science, the arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs and more.

Kansas City, MO (October 15, 2019) – It was announced today the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has provided a grant to Variety KC to support their goal of creating a playground that provides access and stimulation to all kids in Kansas City, regardless of physical or mental disabilities. The playground will be complete with ramps, safe surfaces and music and located adjacent to Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Kansas City, MO (October 14, 2019) – It was announced today that 15 kids and selected family members were able to enjoy a Chiefs home game. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City attended the game through the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation’s signature program, 15 for 15. This program supports 15 youth charitable initiatives that focus on academics, unique experiences, science, the arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs and more. All attendees were provided game tickets, 15 and the Mahomies t-shirts and gift cards for concessions and apparel.

Kansas City, MO, (August 29, 2019) – It was announced today that Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will receive a grant through the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation’s signature program, 15 for 15. This program will support 15 youth charitable initiatives that focus on academics, science, the arts, classroom supplies, athletics, children with disabilities, after-school programs and more.

Kansas City, MO (August 15, 2019) – Today, reigning NFL MVP, Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, announced his inaugural 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala, which will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 6:30PM. The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children through initiatives that focus on health, wellness, underserved communities and other charitable causes. Mahomes launched the foundation earlier this year.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, have come together to do some good at his high school alma mater in Whitehouse, Texas. The foundation is donating Adidas sneakers to athletes in need ahead of the new school year.

Patrick Mahomes used his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to launch his charitable foundation, “15 and the Mahomies,” on Monday night.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made an announcement during his appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening: the start of his new foundation, which is called “15 and the Mahomies.”

April 1, 2019 (Kansas City, KS) – 2018 NFL Most Valuable Player, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes announced today the establishment of the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.