b'In-Kind DonationsHOMETOWN ESPN is committed to providing our fans with the best possible viewing experience. We do this through innovative storytelling and employing the latest technological advances as they emerge. From the development of technologies like the pylon cam and college football MegaCast presentations to the creation of remote productions during the COVID-19 pandemic to the first-ever live-animated NHL game telecast, ESPN has been at the forefront of major advancements in sports broadcast technology since its inception in 1979. ESPN also identified opportunities to reduce waste and repurpose quality materials that are no longer needed by the company when technologies evolve and studios and workspaces are constructed and equipment are upgraded. As with previous years, ESPN worked with several nonprofits, local school districts and local access television networks to repurpose unused furniture and equipment. InESPN donated a SportsCenter desk to the Boys and Girls2023, this included televisions, smartboards, ergonomicClub of Bristol, Conn. to inspire the imaginations of youngpeople taking part in mock interviews, practicing publicchairs, Olympic-size soccer goals, sports equipment andspeaking and exploring the futures they envision.sports apparel, audio stations, AV racks and a portable set.As part of Volunteerism9/11 National Day of Service ESPNESPN employees support local organizations Chairman through their volunteer efforts. Working Jimmy Pitaro,together with Disneys VoluntEARs program, Team ESPN, NFLCommissionerESPN collaborates with a variety of Roger Goodellorganizations to coordinate opportunities for and NFLits employees who are also encouraged to volunteers came together to packvolunteer for the causes that matter to them.nutritious meals for those facingESPN organizes hundreds of volunteer hunger at the sessions each year. These include a wide USS Intrepid range of projects to accommodate a in New York City. variety of interests and skills, which allows employees to put their time and energy into something they find meaningful. As part of Disney VoluntEARS Grants, employees are encouraged to turn those hard-earned ESPN IS COMMITTED TO SERVING SPORTS FANS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ESPECIALLY IN OURvolunteer hours into a financial contributionSIX LOCAL MARKETSBRISTOL, CONN., NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, CHARLOTTE, AUSTIN ANDup to $2,000 in a yearto the nonprofit organization of their choice.WASHINGTON, D.C.AS WE STRIVE TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, ESPECIALLY IN THE PLACES WHERE OUR EMPLOYEES LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. SERVICE IS EMBEDDED INTO THE VERY COREESPN also organizes team-building events to drive collaboration. This allows employee OF ESPN, AND OUR EMPLOYEES ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH OF groups to step away from the office and OUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITIES. ESPN ALSO DIRECTS RESOURCES TOWARD SOCIAL SERVICEwork together on bigger neighborhood ESPN created the Fantasy Football mentoring program in which 24 ESPNvolunteer projects.PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES.volunteers were matched with 24 CoachArt students across the country tohelp children who are experiencing chronic illness and their siblings learn how Based on the Independent Sectors latest to play fantasy football as a way to deepen their knowledge of the game and valuation of volunteer time ($31.80/hour), have some fun. ESPN employees volunteer time in 2023 was valued at more than $1.37 million.16 17'