In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chicago Bears are donating $250,000 to the Chicago Community Coronavirus Response Fund.
Donations will provide increased access to emergency food and basic supplies, rent and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, direct financial assistance for household supplies, and nonprofit safety and operations assistance.
Here’s the official statement from Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips:
“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a challenging time for all of us, but significantly more so for those who have temporarily lost their jobs or are unable to access food and essential items. With that in mind, we are beginning our support of those in need with a $250,000 donation to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.
“We encourage anyone who is able to provide assistance to their neighbors in need–whether it’s helping an elderly or sick community member pick up medicine or groceries, or making a financial donation–to please do so. We are extremely grateful to the healthcare providers, first responders, grocers and everyone who is putting their health at risk to continue to serve our communities. Thank you so much. You are the true heroes. Together, we will show our collective strength and resilience, and get through this unprecedented crisis.”
Fans can make a donation at www.chicagocovid19responsefund.org.
Read more about the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.
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