NFLPA Former Players Houston Chapter

The Find Your Path Career Expo & College Fair

What a day in Houston.

From NFL veterans pouring back into the community to college football stars of tomorrow stepping into their future, this was bigger than an event… this was a movement.

Real conversations.
Real opportunities.
Real inspiration.

Students got hands-on exposure to careers, connected with industry leaders, and saw firsthand what’s possible when preparation meets opportunity. And to see former pros standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the next generation… that’s what legacy looks like.

This is how you build a pipeline.
This is how you change trajectories.
This is how you own the future.

Salute to everyone who showed up, showed love, and poured into the next wave of leaders.

The path isn’t given… it’s built.

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WITH KIMBLE – ESSAY CONTEST! ✨🎄
Hosted by the Running Back Giving Back Foundation

Students — this is YOUR chance to win gifts for the holidays AND spend Christmas with legendary NFL fullback Kimble Anders!

📝 Essay Topic:
“Why should I have Christmas with Kimble Anders?”
(250 words or less)

👧🏽👦🏾 Who Can Enter:
All students from elementary through high school

📩 How to Enter:
Email your essay to [email protected]
Include:
• Name
• Age
• Grade
• School
• Contact Number
• Gift Wish List (limit 5 items)

🎁 Gift Wish List Ideas:
• Winter clothes (coat, shoes, hoodies)
• Educational supplies (books, art sets, school materials)
• Sports equipment (football, basketball, etc.)
• Personal care items
• Age-appropriate toys or games
No electronics or consoles

⏰ Deadline: November 30, 2025

📍 Members of the Boys & Girls Club and Wright Cuney Center — ask your program leaders for help with your submissions!

Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!

🏆 Celebrating Excellence & Service 🏆

A huge congratulations to Ben Cavil — Former NFL Player, NFLPA Houston Chapter President, Community Activist, Mentor, and Real Estate Consultant — on receiving the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award! 🇺🇸

This prestigious honor recognizes a lifetime of service, leadership, and impact, and was awarded during the 2024–2025 calendar year, signed by former President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

We also celebrate the group of former NFL players who stood alongside him, each leaving an indelible mark on their communities and beyond. Your work has spoken for you — and your legacy continues to inspire.

📅 Award Ceremony:
🗓 Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Howard University Armour J. Blackburn Center – Washington, DC

👏 Let’s give them their flowers while they can smell them.

🎒💙 Community. Connection. Commitment.

The NFLPA Houston Chapter proudly partnered with incredible community leaders to support families during our recent Back-to-School Supply Drive! It was an honor to serve and connect with so many as we helped provide backpacks, school supplies, and more to those who need it most.

Special thanks to Dr. Jared M. Williams, DBA, Cleveland Lane Sr., and AMOCO Federal Credit Union for standing with us in purpose and impact.

Together, we make a difference. 💪🏾🏈📚