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The Chicago Sports Alliance, a collaboration between the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox along with the support of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, today announced it will commit $300,000 to the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and Robb School Memorial Fund.

The Bears and Bears Care will celebrate the NFL's Inspire Change initiative during Sunday's game against the Giants to highlight and advance the club's year-long collective commitment to social justice.

Bears Care and the Chicago Bears announced $1.7 million in grants to more than 40 local organizations supporting women's cancer research and care, education, social justice and community building. These grants, along with nearly $185,000 awarded earlier this year to support youth football programming, bring Bears Care's total investment in the Chicagoland community during 2021 to nearly $1.9 million.

Giving back is a part of who Roquan Smith is. The Bears linebacker is on a mission to inspire change both in Chicago and his hometown.

After losing friends at a young age to gun violence, Bears safety Eddie Jackson created the Remain to Reach Foundation to inspire change and provide kids with a different outlook on life.

From his work with veterans to supporting underprivileged youth, Bears tight end Jimmy Graham believes compassion is key to inspiring change in the community.

The 33rd annual Chicago Bears Coat Drive kicked off Tuesday and will run through Jan. 9. New and gently used coats can be donated at 24 Salvation Army select Family Store locations throughout the Chicago area.

The Bears, Bears Care, current players and alumni have been involved in a slew of Thanksgiving-related causes throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.

Lauren Screeden chats with Carlos Nelson, CEO of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), about his experience announcing the Bears' first-round selection on stage with Commissioner Roger Goodell at the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland as well as the work he's doing to help the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.

The Chicago Sports Alliance, a collaboration between the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, announced it will move forward for a fourth year in support of solutions to gun violence in the city. 

The Bears recognized Juneteenth by joining the DuSable Museum of African American History Saturday as the museum reopened for the first time since the pandemic hit last spring.

The Bears and Bears Care, the team's charitable arm, announced Wednesday that they have invested $611,000 to build a state-of-the-art training center and teaching kitchen in the new Healthy Lifestyle Hub currently under development by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC).

The Bears will celebrate Black History Month across all official team channels throughout February. Fans are encouraged to follow along and learn more about Bears and Chicago Black history.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Bears and several community partners would like to recognize five Chicago teens who are making a difference in their neighborhoods.

The Bears and PNC have teamed up to provide Chicago students with internet access.

The Chicago Bears invite fans to join in supporting local causes this holiday season.

The Chicago Bears have donated 1,200 physical education kits to four schools to aid in P.E. classes during remote learning.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey encourages players to use their platform to speak out and take action against racial injustice, police brutality and other societal issues they're passionate about.

An effort led by former Bears linebacker Sam Acho culminated in opening a community grocery store in the Austin neighborhood.

The Bears and Bears Care teamed up with PNC Bank and community partners to hold a drive-thru Back to School Fair Saturday at a middle school in Zion.

A group headed by former Bears linebacker Sam Acho that raised $500,000 to turn a liquor store into a grocery store met at the site on Chicago's West Side Tuesday.

Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho led a group that included NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and players and alumni from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Northwestern that transformed a liquor store into a grocery store in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.

The entire Bears rookie class participated in two Zoom video sessions this week with the "I Grow Chicago" staff and members of the Englewood community as well as patients and families from two Advocate Children's Hospital locations.

The Bears encouraged fans to join them Friday to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.

Former Bears linebacker Sam Acho coordinated a special event Thursday that brought together pro athletes with residents and police officers from Chicago's West Side to discuss how to effect change in the city.

Former Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho united players and alumni from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and Northwestern, youth and leaders from By the Hand, BUILD and Westside Health Authority, and Chicago police officers for healing circles in the Austin neighborhood.

Already a member of the Bears' social justice committee, linebacker Danny Trevathan is vowing to become even more active in the fight against racial inequality following George Floyd's death, saying: "We have to change the whole system."

As part of the $1,920,000 commitment to local COVID-19 relief efforts, the Bears and Bears Care are providing $160,000 in total donations and matching grants to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, GENYOUth, I Grow Chicago, Meals on Wheels Chicago and The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division.

The Bears and Bears Care, the team's charitable arm, on Thursday announced a $1,920,000 commitment to COVID-19 relief efforts assisting those in need throughout Illinois.

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith and punter Pat O'Donnell are raising money for "I Grow Chicago" during the coronavirus pandemic by creating personal video messages for fans.

With schools closed due to the coronavirus, Bears receiver Allen Robinson is matching donations to the Chicago Food Depository to help CPS students who are missing out on meals they normally receive during the day at school.

To help those in need affected by the coronavirus, the Bears are making a $250,000 donation to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.

The Chicago Bears have worked to improve the community around them. Their support of several local organizations has helped bring change.

Bears Pro Bowl DT Akiem Hicks visited the Boys and Girls Valentine Club Monday to meet young fans and serve dinner.

Injured Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks visited a south side community center Monday, talked about importance of his stature, and praised teammate Nick Williams.

Five classic Bears jerseys and one signed classic helmet will be auctioned off to benefit charities chosen by team's social justice committee.

With the Bears set to wear their 1936 throwback uniforms Sunday, the five players who lead the team's social justice committee discuss the era in which the jerseys were first worn and how the current squad is proud to don them this year.

As a part of a league-wide initiative, the Bears will hold a Bears Huddle for 100 volunteer initiative to help clean up parks in Chicago on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and a contingent of about 60 team staffers spent last Friday volunteering their time in Chicago's Austin Neighborhood for READI Chicago.

WR Allen Robinson unveils his 'Reach for a Book' reading room at Linda & Bill Gantz Boys & Girls Club in Chicago.

CB Kyle Fuller, OT Bobby Massie and OT Charles Leno Jr. hosted the annual Bears Care holiday giving initiative along with members of the Bears staff at Leo High School in Chicago.

Bears receiver Allen Robinson hosted his first fundraising event in Chicago Monday night, raising more than $112,000 for his "Within Reach Foundation."

Bears rookies visited I Grow Chicago on the city's South Side to help decorate for Christmas.

The Bears announced the five recipients for the $813,850 that was donated primarily by players as part of a social justice initiative, with matching grants from the Bears, Bears Care and NFL Foundation.

Bears players, ownership and staff have been actively engaging in conversations about social justice to better understand the issues at hand and how they can positively impact the community together.