CLEVELAND -- Hue Jackson knew the foundation he set up in 2017 to help victims of human trafficking would be buoyed by his stature as coach of the Cleveland Browns.
But shortly after the foundation joined the Salvation Army for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a 12-bed residence near downtown Cleveland, the Browns fired Jackson on Oct. 29, 2018.
That decision has affected the foundation, but not Jackson's commitment. From digging into his own pockets to visiting with one of the survivors at the residence, the coach's involvement with the Hue Jackson Foundation has remained steadfast.