Darrell Green used to go kicking and screaming out the door when his mother told him and his siblings to go out and do community service. Even though his family didn’t have much, his mother impressed upon her son the value of doing nice things for others. Maybe they’re going through a rough patch; maybe they are less fortunate than Green or maybe his act of kindness will be the thing that uplifts them in the midst of an otherwise unfortunate set of circumstances.
Over time, the reluctance to give his time and energy to others faded and was replaced by not only an understanding of how much his service and acts of kindness mattered, but a desire to go out and do more. That’s what led him to work with Parks and Recreation, founding the Darrell Green Foundation, Strong Youth, Strong Communities (SYSC) and partnering with Centurion, Centene, a health care provider, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After 20 years with Washington and a Hall of Fame career, Green used his…
