The Duke City Gladiators are Community Champions when it comes to giving back to the Albuquerque metro area and the state of New Mexico. The team's work and commitment to the community has been recognized by the Indoor Football League. In 2021, the Gladiators were recognized with the Community Relations award by the league.
The team is honored to participate in numerous community events throughout the year. The team participate in suitcase drives for foster kids,
KOATs For Kids, holds free football camps for youth, work with local unions to help elderly and disabled, holds jacket, school supply and sock drives, participates in anti-bullying events, reads to school children donates items to schools and nonprofits, helps Native American communities with the Mind, Body and Spirit Program, helps veterans organizations, helps election workers on election day, along with assisting countless community events and organizations.
The organization also delivered food and drinks to first responders throughout the pandemic, also assisting with distribution of hand sanitizer and face masks to local businesses. Players and Coaches hosted a weekly "Recess with Gladiators" during the pandemic which was utilized by Albuquerque Public Schools for its physical educational program.
We also support women in sports including the Rio Grande Heat. Below is a glimpse of organizations and programs the Gladiators have volunteered for and participated in:
- AIC - General Contractor David Shaffer
- Albuquerque Public Schools - Kicks for Kids Campaign
- Army Vet, Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor - Adan DineCarriaga
- Be "Above the Influence," Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services - Patrica Rael
- Constituent Service Liaison - Doug Small
- eVOLV Strong - Owner Curt "CJ" Chavez
- Gildan New Mexico Bowl-Executive Director Jeff Siembieda
- Hancock Mortgage-Everett Dossey & Stephen Cecco
- Jasmin Sanchez-Face Painting
- Local Professional Boxer - Josh "Pitbull" Torres
- Native American Community Academy Leadership (NACA)
- New Mexico Office of African American Affairs - VIBE Summit
- New Mexico Autism Society- President Christina Jolly
- Pop Warner Little Scholars - Youth Football and Youth Cheer
- Roadrunner Realty
- Special Olympics of New Mexico
- Suicide Prevention Expert - Ane Romero
- Tribal Liaison for the City of Albuquerque - Terry Sloan
- United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412
- Viewpoint Recovery - Owner, Chelsea McGuire
- Rio Ranco Mayor Greg Hull's community events
- Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office public outreach events
- State Auditor Brian Colon's public outreach events
- New Mexico Workforce Connection Career and Resource Fair
- ENLANCE Statewide Collaborative community outreach
- Annunciation Catholic School Royal Reader
- Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce community events
- United Association of Plumber and Pipefitters Local Union UA
- Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller public outreach
- Albuquerque Police Department Cops For Kids
- Local 412: H.E.A.T.S. On
- Cuts For Kids
- Shop With A Cop
- V.I.B.E.
- IBEW
- Locker 505
- Red Mountain Family Services
- Bernalillo County Clerk's Office
- National Voter Registration Event
- Life Church Backpack giveaway
- Global Give A Book
- Cleveland High School
- Rio Rancho High School
- Glory Christian Fellowship
- I9 Sports Football Camp
- Highland High School
- New Mexico Special Olympics
- Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue
- Albuquerque Fire Department
- Indigenous Lifeway Celebration
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Washington Middle School
- Hispanic Heritage Committee
- University of New Mexico Football
- Cottonwood Mall Back to School
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Pop Warner Football Camps
- YAFL Football Camps
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Roadrunner Food Bank
- Hispano Helps
- Feed The Frontlines
- Recess with Gladiators
- New Mexico Bowl
- New Mexico Autism Society
- Convoy of Hope
- Jefferson Middle School
- UNM Children's Hospital
- Léamel ABQ Network
- National Down Syndrome Society
- Rio Rancho Events Center Fall Festival
- United Blood Services
- Albuquerque High School
- Albuquerque Christian Children's Home
- New Mexico Veterans Memorial
