Comerica and Detroit Lions Partnership Gains More Than Just First Downs for Local Community
Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are continuing their First Down Program for the eighth consecutive year, supporting local nonprofits during the 2024 NFL season. For every Lions first down at Ford Field, Comerica donates $100 to a selected organization. The program will benefit nine different nonprofits throughout the season, starting with ACCESS during the home opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Lions' offensive success in recent years has significantly boosted the program's impact. Since 2017, Comerica has contributed approximately $133,000 to about 35 local organizations through this initiative. In 2022, the program reached a milestone of 1,000 first downs, generating $100,000 for local charities.
This partnership aligns with Comerica's 175th anniversary of serving Michigan communities, highlighting its commitment to supporting local initiatives and fostering positive community impact.
Comerica Bank e i Detroit Lions stanno proseguendo il loro First Down Program per l'ottavo anno consecutivo, sostenendo le organizzazioni nonprofit locali durante la stagione NFL 2024. Per ogni primo down dei Lions al Ford Field, Comerica dona $100 a un'organizzazione selezionata. Il programma beneficerà nove diverse organizzazioni nonprofit durante la stagione, iniziando con ACCESS durante l'apertura casalinga contro i Los Angeles Rams.
Il successo offensivo dei Lions negli ultimi anni ha notevolmente aumentato l'impatto del programma. Dal 2017, Comerica ha contribuito con circa $133,000 a circa 35 organizzazioni locali attraverso questa iniziativa. Nel 2022, il programma ha raggiunto un traguardo di 1.000 primi down, generando $100,000 per le opere di beneficenza locali.
Questa partnership si allinea con il 175° anniversario di Comerica, che serve le comunità del Michigan, evidenziando il suo impegno a sostenere iniziative locali e promuovere un impatto positivo nella comunità.
Comerica Bank y los Detroit Lions continúan con su First Down Program por octavo año consecutivo, apoyando a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales durante la temporada NFL 2024. Por cada primer down de los Lions en el Ford Field, Comerica dona $100 a una organización seleccionada. El programa beneficiará a nueve diferentes organizaciones sin fines de lucro a lo largo de la temporada, comenzando con ACCESS durante el partido inaugural en casa contra los Los Angeles Rams.
El éxito ofensivo de los Lions en los últimos años ha aumentado significativamente el impacto del programa. Desde 2017, Comerica ha contribuido con aproximadamente $133,000 a unas 35 organizaciones locales a través de esta iniciativa. En 2022, el programa alcanzó un hito de 1,000 primeros downs, generando $100,000 para organizaciones benéficas locales.
Esta asociación se alinea con el 175 aniversario de Comerica sirviendo a las comunidades de Michigan, destacando su compromiso con el apoyo a iniciativas locales y con fomentar un impacto positivo en la comunidad.
코메리카 은행과 디트로이트 라이온스는 2024 NFL 시즌 동안 지역 비영리 단체를 지원하기 위해 퍼스트 다운 프로그램을 8년 연속으로 계속 진행하고 있습니다. 포드 필드에서 라이온스의 각 첫 다운마다 코메리카는 선택된 조직에 $100를 기부합니다. 이 프로그램은 시즌 동안 ACCESS와 함께 로스앤젤레스 램스를 상대로 한 홈 개막전에서 시작해 총 9개의 다른 비영리 단체에 혜택을 줄 것입니다.
최근 몇 년간 라이온스의 공격 성공은 프로그램의 영향을 크게 증가시켰습니다. 2017년부터 코메리카는 이 이니셔티브를 통해 약 $133,000를 35개 지역 조직에 기부했습니다. 2022년에는 프로그램이 1,000번의 첫 다운을 기록하며 지역 자선 단체를 위해 $100,000을 창출했습니다.
이 파트너십은 미시간 커뮤니티에 봉사하는 코메리카의 175주년 기념과 일치하며, 지역 이니셔티브를 지원하고 긍정적인 지역 사회 영향을 촉진하려는 헌신을 강조합니다.
La Comerica Bank et les Detroit Lions poursuivent leur First Down Program pour la huitième année consécutive, soutenant des organisations à but non lucratif locales durant la saison NFL 2024. Pour chaque premier down des Lions au Ford Field, Comerica fait un don de 100 $ à une organisation sélectionnée. Le programme bénéficiera à neuf organisations à but non lucratif différentes au cours de la saison, en commençant par ACCESS lors du match d'ouverture à domicile contre les Los Angeles Rams.
Le succès offensif des Lions ces dernières années a considérablement renforcé l'impact du programme. Depuis 2017, Comerica a contribué à hauteur d'environ 133 000 $ à environ 35 organisations locales par le biais de cette initiative. En 2022, le programme a atteint un jalon de 1 000 premiers downs, générant 100 000 $ pour des œuvres caritatives locales.
Ce partenariat s'inscrit dans le cadre du 175e anniversaire de Comerica qui sert les communautés du Michigan, soulignant son engagement à soutenir des initiatives locales et à favoriser un impact positif dans la communauté.
Die Comerica Bank und die Detroit Lions setzen ihr First Down Program im achten Jahr in Folge fort, um lokale gemeinnützige Organisationen während der NFL-Saison 2024 zu unterstützen. Für jeden ersten Down der Lions im Ford Field spendet Comerica $100 an eine ausgewählte Organisation. Das Programm wird während der Saison neun verschiedenen gemeinnützigen Organisationen zugutekommen, beginnend mit ACCESS beim Heimspielauftakt gegen die Los Angeles Rams.
Der offensive Erfolg der Lions in den letzten Jahren hat die Wirkung des Programms erheblich verstärkt. Seit 2017 hat Comerica insgesamt etwa $133,000 an rund 35 lokale Organisationen durch diese Initiative beigetragen. Im Jahr 2022 erreichte das Programm einen Meilenstein von 1.000 ersten Downs und generierte $100,000 für lokale Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen.
Diese Partnerschaft steht im Einklang mit dem 175. Jubiläum von Comerica, das die Gemeinden von Michigan unterstützt, und hebt das Engagement hervor, lokale Initiativen zu fördern und einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft zu fördern.
- Continuation of successful community support program for the eighth year
- Lions' strong offensive performance enhances program impact (401 first downs at home in past two seasons)
- Approximately $133,000 contributed to local organizations since 2017
- Reached milestone of 1,000 first downs in 2022, generating $100,000 for charities
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Collaboration to support nine nonprofit organizations transforming the community
During every Lions home game this season, a local philanthropic organization will benefit by receiving
"Our First Down Program partnership with the Lions in supporting community difference-makers has provided much needed resources for organizations who dedicate their daily missions to helping others and serving those in need," said Steve Davis, Michigan Market President. "As with Lions fans here in
The Lions' offensive prowess, ranking among the NFL's top five in 2022 and 2023, has revved up the community support produced through Comerica's First Down Program as they have been among the league's best in moving the chains in recent years, especially in front of Lions fans at home. With 401 first downs and averaging 23.6 per game at Ford Field, the Lions are the only team in the NFL to gain 400 first downs at home in the regular season over the past two seasons, which has converted to impactful resources for the program's recipients.
"With the 2024-25 NFL season upon us, we are excited to continue our partnership with Comerica through the First Down Program," said Detroit Lions Vice President of Detroit Lions Foundation and Community Relations Roxanne Caine. "Teaming up with such an impactful organization allows us to translate our on-field success into meaningful support for our local communities through the game of football."
During the Lions home opener at Ford Field when they host the Los Angeles Rams in a re-match of the Lions first playoff win in over 30 years, the Comerica First Down Program will support ACCESS in
Additional 2024 Community Partners
For the remaining eight regular season home games, the Comerica First Down Program will support:
Sunday, Sept. 15: Gianna House
Monday, Sept 30: Greater Pontiac Community Coalition
Sunday, Oct. 27: GROW
Sunday, Nov. 17: Hannan Center
Thursday, Nov. 28: USnapBac
Thursday, Dec. 5: Belle Isle Conservancy
Sunday, Dec. 15: Detroit Cristo Rey
Week 18: Motor City Pride
First Down Program Impact
Since its inception in 2017, Comerica has contributed approximately
Previous recipients include: A Girl Like Me, Abigayle Ministries, Alternatives For Girls, Arab American and Chaldean Council, Beyond Basics, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Citadel Community Development Corporation, DEFY Program, Destined For Greatness, Detroit Organizations of Black Organizations,
During the 2022 season, Comerica and the Lions celebrated a significant milestone in the six-year history of the program. Last year, the 1,000th first down was garnered by the Lions since 2017, moving the overall contributions generated for local charities to
175 Years of Raising Expectations
This year, Comerica Bank is celebrating 175 years of serving its communities, making it
About Comerica Bank
This year, Comerica Bank celebrates 175 years of raising expectations for its customers, colleagues and communities. Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served
About the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in
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