In August SAFC Foundation had a variety of programmes, projects and events covered by newspapers, these include:
'Sunderland' - specialist holiday coaching for goalkeepers and strikers aged for young people aged 7-14 years. Sunderland Echo 02.08.11
'Steve grilled at club lunch' - Corporate Members of the charity enjoyed a two-course meal and an exclusive question and answer session with SAFC Manager Steve Bruce ahead of the season at 'Tip Off Lunch'. Sunderland Echo 06.08.11
'Club is just the job for unemployed' - a 10 week programme helping unemployed adults into long-term employment helped find positions for 10 job seekers in 10 weeks. 'Back in the Game' since it was launched in 2009 has helped61 people find employment. Sunderland Echo 12.08.11
'Week of summer fun for all' - a week of fun activities on offer at Chester-le-Street run in partnership with various orgainsations. Sunderland Echo 18.08.11
'Lifesaving's a beach for fans' - Participants from the National Citizenship project took part in a special endurance fundraiser in aid of the RNLI. Sunderland Echo 18.08.11
'Ex-keeper Mart in new link with Cats' - Former Black Cats goalkeeper Mart Poom teamed up with SAFC Foundation Football Development Coaches in Poom's home town of Estonia to coach youngsters 6-15 years. Sunderland Echo 19.08.11
'Foundation keeps an appointment with ex-Black Cat Poom' - - Former Black Cats goalkeeper Mart Poom teamed up with SAFC Foundation Football Development Coaches in Poom's home town of Estonia to coach youngsters 6-15 years. Evening Chronicle 20.08.11
'Waterboys hadaway with footie challenge' - Northumbrian Water's 'Waterboys' beat law firm Ward Hadaway at the Academy of Light in a seven-a-side competition to launch SAFC Foundation's new seasonal fundraiser for orgainisations, Foundation Challenge. Sunderland Echo 22.08.11
'Awards for young citizens' - teenagers who participated in the National Citizenship project attended a graduation ceremony at the Marriott Gateshead where they were presented with certificates. Sunderland Echo 25.08.11
'It's fun for funds at RNLI event' - National Citizenship attendees took part in a fun day which was organised by RNLI. Sunderland Echo 26.08.11
'Cats' charity celebrates' - Sunderland's home game against Chelsea is dedicated to SAFC Foundation, players will wear special one off unique shirts with SAFC Foundation logo. A range of activities will take place prior to the game and at half-time. Evening Chronicle 27.08.11
'Black Cats' match foundation tribute' - Sunderland's home game against Chelsea is dedicated to SAFC Foundation, players will wear special one off unique shirts with SAFC Foundation logo. A range of activities will take place prior to the game and at half-time. Sunderland Echo 27.08.11
