Best of Community 2018 - Part I

As part of the Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team, the Oakland Raiders surprise their 2018 recipient, Lily Krauss with a college scholarship at El Molino High School, Tuesday, March, 13, 2018.

Oakland Raiders players visit Gene Ward Elementary School to join participating 3rd graders in the Kids Construction Zone shovel drawing contest, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Oakland Raiders join the ECO City Gallery with Clark County School district elementary school students who won the Raiders shovel artwork contest to participate in the official exhibit groundbreaking of the Kids Construction Zone at the Discovery Children's Museum, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Raiders Foundation, along with Raising Cane's and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, present the kids of the James Branch Boys and Girls Clubs with new furniture computers, and televisions for their clubhouse, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Oakland Raiders alumnus Chris Cooper speaks to students during a pep rally, participates in a Q&A, and then leads them through football drills in the NFL Spring Play 60 Challenge at Altamont Creek Elementary School, Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Livermore, California.

The Raiderettes visit Clif Bar Headquarters where Girls Inc. of Alameda County hold a College Shower, where they celebrate the graduations of deserving young women and "shower" them with items needed for college, Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Emeryville, California.

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard gives 20 kids from Youth Alive, an after school program whose mission is to prevent violence and create young leaders, a tour of the Oakland Raiders Practice facility as well as conduct a question and answer session with the group, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Students from local Bay Area high schools participate in Raiders U, a 6 on 6 football tournament with 8 teams that is coached entirely by Raiders players, at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders owner, Mark Davis, and other staff members from The Oakland Raiders front office spend the day with construction workers of the Las Vegas Stadium worksite by handing out lunches and sharing a meal, Wednesday, June 28, 2018, at the Las Vegas Stadium worksite in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Raiderettes come out to an Oakland Athletics game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to serve root beer floats to fans to raise money for various charities and causes, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Raiderettes come out to an Oakland Athletics game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to serve root beer floats to fans to raise money for various charities and causes, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Raiderettes come out to an Oakland Athletics game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to serve root beer floats to fans to raise money for various charities and causes, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Raiders veterans receive a tour of the Veterans Village container homes from fellow veterans of the Veterans Village program, and during the tour, Raiders veterans reveal to fellow veterans of the program that they will be receiving their own container home as well, Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Raiders veterans receive a tour of the Veterans Village container homes from fellow veterans of the Veterans Village program, and during the tour, Raiders veterans reveal to fellow veterans of the program that they will be receiving their own container home as well, Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Raiders Foundation hosts a barbecue lunch following a media event to present a check for $150,000 to Veterans Village for the purchase of six container homes for veterans, at Veterans Village, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden presents a donation of football gear and checks for $50,000 by Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matters to both San Leandro Crusaders and East Bay Panthers' youth football teams. Accepting the donations were the San Leandro Crusaders' head coach Daniel Rivera and East Bay Panthers' head coach Jacob Davis, at Burrell Field, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in San Leandro, California.

Oakland Raiders alumnus Jerry Robinson visits veterans and thanks them for their service during the Raiders 2018 Training Camp at Veterans Home of California, Yountville, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Yountville, California.

Oakland Raiders alumnus Bob Rosentiel visits veterans and thanks them for their service during the Raiders 2018 Training Camp at Veterans Home of California, Yountville, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Yountville, California.

Oakland Raiders alumni Vance Mueller, Jerry Robinson, and Bob Rosentiel visit veterans and thank them for their service during the Raiders 2018 Training Camp at Veterans Home of California, Yountville, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Yountville, California.

The Raiderettes, Junior Raiderettes, and parents on the second day of Junior Raiderettes practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Alameda, California.

The Raiderettes, Junior Raiderettes, and parents on the second day of Junior Raiderettes practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Alameda, California.

The Raiderettes, Junior Raiderettes, and parents on the second day of Junior Raiderettes practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Alameda, California.

The Raiderettes, Junior Raiderettes, and parents on the second day of Junior Raiderettes practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders president, Marc Badain, and mother of Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, Delisa Lynch, present a check of $250,000 to the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to help save sports that were eliminated due to budget cuts, at Oakland Technical High School, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders president, Marc Badain, and mother of Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, Delisa Lynch, present a check of $250,000 to the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to help save sports that were eliminated due to budget cuts, at Oakland Technical High School, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders president, Marc Badain, and mother of Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, Delisa Lynch, present a check of $250,000 to the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to help save sports that were eliminated due to budget cuts, at Oakland Technical High School, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders alumni and the Raiderettes visit Foothill High School to celebrate the kickoff of the Clark County School District high school 2018 football season, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Oakland Raiders alumni and the Raiderettes visit Foothill High School to celebrate the kickoff of the Clark County School District high school 2018 football season, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Oakland Raiders alumni and the Raiderettes visit Foothill High School to celebrate the kickoff of the Clark County School District high school 2018 football season, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Members from the Raiders Women's Association kickoff the season with a welcome event at the M Resort, Friday, September 7, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Members from the Raiders Women's Association kickoff the season with a welcome event at the M Resort, Friday, September 7, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Oakland Raiders alumnus Raymond Chester and the Raiderettes visit Oakland High School to celebrate the kickoff of their 2018 football season, Friday, September 7, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Raider Nation on Location (RNOL) visits the fourth annual Arms Forces/Military Veterans/First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Raiders Foundation, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Craig Ranch Regional Park, in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

The Oakland Raiders collaborate with the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) to promote a brand-new NFL FLAG Football League by leading local elementary school students through flag football drills and games, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, in Oakland, California. Joining PAL officers are Oakland Raiders players Keith Smith, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Maurice Hurst, Kolton Miller, and Marquel Lee.

Oakland Raiders players work with the Alameda County Community Food Bank Mobile Pantry to sort and distribute food to low-income families in Oakland at Ashland Village Apartments, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders players work with the Alameda County Community Food Bank Mobile Pantry to sort and distribute food to low-income families in Oakland at Ashland Village Apartments, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Alameda, California.

The Raiders adopt a Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada resource room at Robert Taylor Elementary School, which will be a safe haven for students and serve as the school's Accelerated Reading Program. To cap off the opening, Raiders alumni, Leo Gray and Lamar Mady, the Raiderettes, and Raider Rusher will coach students through a youth football camp, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

The Raiders adopt a Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada resource room at Robert Taylor Elementary School, which will be a safe haven for students and serve as the school's Accelerated Reading Program. To cap off the opening, Raiders alumni, Leo Gray and Lamar Mady, the Raiderettes, and Raider Rusher will coach students through a youth football camp, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Henderson, Nevada.

Students from the International Community School celebrate Raider Rusher's 5th Birthday as a Raider and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Chabot Space and Science Center, where they will learn about the experience of being an astronaut with Raiders players and the Raiderettes, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Students from the International Community School celebrate Raider Rusher's 5th Birthday as a Raider and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Chabot Space and Science Center, where they will learn about the experience of being an astronaut with Raiders players and the Raiderettes, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Students from the International Community School celebrate Raider Rusher's 5th Birthday as a Raider and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Chabot Space and Science Center, where they will learn about the experience of being an astronaut with Raiders players and the Raiderettes, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Students from the International Community School celebrate Raider Rusher's 5th Birthday as a Raider and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Chabot Space and Science Center, where they will learn about the experience of being an astronaut with Raiders players and the Raiderettes, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Students from the International Community School celebrate Raider Rusher's 5th Birthday as a Raider and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Chabot Space and Science Center, where they will learn about the experience of being an astronaut with Raiders players and the Raiderettes, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) and Chef Tom of Out of the Cave visit the Boys & Girls Club of Oakland to speak to members about the importance of staying in school, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) and Chef Tom of Out of the Cave visit the Boys & Girls Club of Oakland to speak to members about the importance of staying in school, Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn donates 160 backpacks filled with back-to-school essentials and supplies to local Oakland youth (ages 6-17) in need at East Oakland Youth Development Center, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn donates 160 backpacks filled with back-to-school essentials and supplies to local Oakland youth (ages 6-17) in need at East Oakland Youth Development Center, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Raiders owner Mark Davis, president Marc Badain, and staff members from the Raiders front office spend the day with construction workers of the Las Vegas Stadium worksite by handing out lunches and sharing a meal, Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Las Vegas Stadium worksite in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Raiders owner Mark Davis, president Marc Badain, and staff members from the Raiders front office spend the day with construction workers of the Las Vegas Stadium worksite by handing out lunches and sharing a meal, Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Las Vegas Stadium worksite in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Raiders owner Mark Davis, president Marc Badain, and staff members from the Raiders front office spend the day with construction workers of the Las Vegas Stadium worksite by handing out lunches and sharing a meal, Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Las Vegas Stadium worksite in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nashid Gilliam and his family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with his favorite player, Marshawn Lynch, Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Nashid Gilliam and his family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with his favorite player, Marshawn Lynch, Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Nashid Gilliam of the Make-A-Wish Foundation stands with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis before the Oakland Raiders regular season game against the Cleveland Browns at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, September 30, 2018, in Oakland, California. the Oakland Raiders won 45-42.

The Raiders, Golden Knights, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County Fire Department team up to bring the community together in recognition of the one-year anniversary of One October by providing lunch and spending quality time with those those first responders, at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Representing the Raiders are safety Erik Harris (25), linebacker Kyle Wilber (58), linebacker Marquel Lee (55), and the Raiderettes.

The Raiders, Golden Knights, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County Fire Department team up to bring the community together in recognition of the one-year anniversary of One October by providing lunch and spending quality time with those those first responders, at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Representing the Raiders are safety Erik Harris (25), linebacker Kyle Wilber (58), linebacker Marquel Lee (55), and the Raiderettes.

The Raiders, Golden Knights, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County Fire Department team up to bring the community together in recognition of the one-year anniversary of One October by providing lunch and spending quality time with those those first responders, at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Representing the Raiders are safety Erik Harris (25), linebacker Kyle Wilber (58), linebacker Marquel Lee (55), and the Raiderettes.

The Oakland Raiders, represented by safety Reggie Nelson, running back Chris Warren III, linebacker Jason Cabinda, linebacker Marquel Lee, linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker Kyle Wilber, and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald partner with the American Cancer Society to host 25 cancer survivors for a cooking class at Kitchen on Fire Oakland in recognition of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Oakland Raiders, represented by safety Reggie Nelson, running back Chris Warren III, linebacker Jason Cabinda, linebacker Marquel Lee, linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker Kyle Wilber, and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald partner with the American Cancer Society to host 25 cancer survivors for a cooking class at Kitchen on Fire Oakland in recognition of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Oakland Raiders, represented by safety Reggie Nelson, running back Chris Warren III, linebacker Jason Cabinda, linebacker Marquel Lee, linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker Kyle Wilber, and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald partner with the American Cancer Society to host 25 cancer survivors for a cooking class at Kitchen on Fire Oakland in recognition of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Oakland Raiders, represented by safety Reggie Nelson, running back Chris Warren III, linebacker Jason Cabinda, linebacker Marquel Lee, linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker Kyle Wilber, and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald partner with the American Cancer Society to host 25 cancer survivors for a cooking class at Kitchen on Fire Oakland in recognition of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Oakland, California.

The Oakland Raiders, represented by safety Reggie Nelson, running back Chris Warren III, linebacker Jason Cabinda, linebacker Marquel Lee, linebacker Shilique Calhoun, linebacker Kyle Wilber, and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald partner with the American Cancer Society to host 25 cancer survivors for a cooking class at Kitchen on Fire Oakland in recognition of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Oakland, California.

Savanna Sutton and her family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California, to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with her favorite players, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jared Cook, Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Savanna Sutton and her family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California, to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with her favorite players, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jared Cook, Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Savanna Sutton and her family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California, to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with her favorite players, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jared Cook, Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Savanna Sutton and her family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility in Alameda, California, to get a tour of the facility, watch the team practice, meet the players, and have lunch with her favorite players, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jared Cook, Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Savanna Sutton of the Make-A-Wish Foundation stands with her family and Oakland Raiders strength and conditioning assistant Kelsey Martinez on the sidelines before the Oakland Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, October 28, 2018, in Oakland, California. The Oakland Raiders lost 42-28.

The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers team up with Operation Care and Comfort to package kits for overseas military ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup at Levi's Stadium, Monday, October 29, 2018, in Santa Clara, California. Representing the Oakland Raiders are alumni George Atkinson, Raymond Chester, Jerry Robinson, Barry Sims, and Sam Williams.

The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers team up with Operation Care and Comfort to package kits for overseas military ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup at Levi's Stadium, Monday, October 29, 2018, in Santa Clara, California. Representing the Oakland Raiders are alumni George Atkinson, Raymond Chester, Jerry Robinson, Barry Sims, and Sam Williams.