Eagles introduce new initiative that will employ adults with autism and disabilities at Lincoln Financial Field

The #Eagles are doing more than simply donating money, introducing a new popcorn stand that will employ adults with autism and disabilities

The Eagles are doing more than simply donating money to Autism, and they are now taking steps to provide jobs and employment to adults impacted daily.

“Our hope is that a partnership like this can serve as a model for other organizations here in Philadelphia and around the country,” Jeffrey Lurie said.

The team is building a new popcorn concession stand at Lincoln Financial Field to employ adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie is working to reverse a trend noted in a 2023 U.S. Department of Labor report that says at least 85% of individuals on the autism spectrum are unemployed.

Lurie is optimistic that the initiative will help create jobs for the autistic community in Philadelphia, while every $1 from each bag sold will benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation.

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Eagles cancel open practice at Lincoln Financial Field due to weather concerns

Eagles cancel open practice at Lincoln Financial Field due to weather concerns

The Eagles have announced that Sunday night’s open practice to benefit the Autism Foundation has been canceled due to weather concerns.

The team announced that Ticketmaster will provide refunds for fans who purchased tickets.

The second scheduled public practice of the summer, the practice was to serve as a fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation, where all of the proceeds from ticket sales would be invested in helping families with autism through innovative research projects and grants. Please visit EaglesAutismFoundation.org to help turn autism awareness into action.

The Eagles will be off on Monday before heading up the turnpike for joint practice sessions with the Jets for two days, before Friday’s final preseason game of the summer.

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