On Thursday, the Chicago Bears released their 2025-2026 Season Community Report, which outlines community outreach efforts over the past year as the club and its charitable arm, Bears Care, continue to drive positive change throughout the Chicagoland area. The Bears are committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and being a Championship football organization on and off the field.
"With the support of the McCaskey Family and their long-standing commitment to serving our community, the Chicago Bears and Bears Care continue to have the opportunity to create an enduring positive impact," President & CEO Kevin Warren said. "Organizationally, with the guidance and leadership of the McCaskey Family, we have dedicated resources to developing programs and outlets for positive support in our community, alongside our players, alumni, and staff. We are energized and inspired by our efforts over the last year, and we look forward to the impact that we, collectively, can create in our communities in 2026 and beyond."
Take a look at some of the highlights from the Bears' work in the community in 2025-26:
$2.8 million
Invested by Bears Care in youth football, women's cancer initiatives, education and community programs in underserved neighborhoods.
7,000+
Girls who participated in flag football at the high school level, 56 of whom were named to the Chicago Bears Girls Flag Football All-State team. The number of schools offering the IHSA sport also rose to 226 in 2025 and now span all across the state. The Bears, along with partners Gatorade and Visa, are proud supporters of girls flag football.
2,500
Youth who participated in Monsters Flag clinics. In the program's second season, the club hosted 25 clinics for more than 2,600 students, compared to 20 clinics for 1,500 students in the program's inaugural year.
12,500
Children who participated in Mini Monsters Clinics brought to you by Advocate Children's Hospital. The Bears hosted 80 clinics in 2025 with the goal of introducing football to youth and empowering them to adapt a healthy lifestyle.
350
Current players and alumni who made at least one of 247 community appearances hosted by the club. More than 350 hours of their time was donated at events such as visits to local hospitals, food banks, after-school programs, youth football clinics and more.
37th
Annual Coat Drive, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, The Salvation Army and Shur-Way Movers, which led to over 18,870 coats collected and donated to those in need of warm clothing during Chicago winters.
2,490
Service members and their families connected to the Bears through training camp, a base visit, practice visits and game ticket opportunities thanks to USAA, the Bears' official Salute to Service partner.
