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Tag along with Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus as they visit with staff and children at Maryville Academy's Children's Health Center in Chicago.

On Dec. 27, Justin Fields visited Breakthrough FamilyPlex's facility in East Garfield Park to participate in a group discussion led by counselors Jimmie and DeAngelo with 25 students. After a series of conversations, Fields presented all students with autographed jerseys and spent additional time taking photos with them.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields visited Breakthrough Urban Ministries in the East Garfield Park neighborhood Tuesday to spend time talking with over 20 young students, providing insight on his life experiences growing up.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields visited with around 20 students at Breakthrough Urban Ministries in East Garfield Park to participate in a Q&A session and more.

Eddie Jackson, Jaquan Brisker, Sterling Weatherford and the Bears team up with Campbell Soup and the Greater Chicago Food Depository to donate 100,000 meals for Campbell's "Chunky Sacks Hunger" initiative.

Adam Alonso, CEO of BUILD Chicago, was presented with the Bears' inaugural Inspire Change Changemaker award during halftime of Saturday's game vs. the Bills.

The NFL's Inspire Change initiative allows players to wear messages on the back of their helmets. Bears players explain the meaning behind theirs.

On Dec. 19, David Montgomery visited Ronald McDonald House Charities® Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC®-CNI) to spend time with kids by reading books and delivering hats and Bears gifts.

Cairo Santos and Elijah Hicks helped students from Round Lake area schools shop for holiday presents thanks to gift cards courtesy of Meijer and the Bears.

The Bears announced Thursday that Ken Leonard, head coach of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, has been named the team's nominee for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.

The Bears will recognize Bitoy's Sweet Treats as the fourth and final 2022 Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats Edition winner presented by Visa from Dec. 14-Jan. 9.

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson has been named the Bears' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide, which represents the best of the league's commitment to philanthropy and community impact.

Bears players, Michael Schofield, Michael Niese, Braxton Jones, Lucas Patrick, Kellen Diesch and Ja'Tyre Carter, visited and bonded over cookie decorating with kids and their families at one of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicago & Northwest Indiana's (RMHC®-CNI) Chicago locations. RMHC®-CNI, through their Ronald McDonald House Charities® and Family Room programs, provides a caring and compassionate environment where families can rest and find support while remaining close to their hospitalized child.

Bears offensive linemen Braxton Jones, Michael Schofield III, Ja'Tyre Carter, Dieter Eiselen, Michael Niese and Kellen Diesch visited a Ronald McDonald House in Chicago Tuesday to help families decorate holiday cookies.

The Bears were out in the community Tuesday, as players visited The Firehouse Community Arts Center to help distribute food and Thanksgiving packages to members of the North Lawndale community, the Chosen Tabernacle Food Pantry to help patrons pick out their Thanksgiving items and the Most Blessed Trinity Food Pantry in Waukegan.

On Nov. 22, several Bears running backs and offensive linemen volunteered at Chosen Tabernacle Food Pantry to help patrons organize and prepare items for Thanksgiving. Chosen Tabernacle Food Pantry distributes food weekly to those in need in the Grand Boulevard community to eradicate the effects of hunger and food insecurity.

On Nov. 11, Bears Huddle volunteers headed to North Chicago to assist the Midwest Veterans Closet in packing and distributing thousands of pounds of food to local veterans in the area. They received food from its partners, Lake Forest Jewel, Fresh Market, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, for volunteers to pack food into hundreds of cars for veterans who served our country.

Last Sunday the Bears hosted their first Official Watch Party in the United Kingdom at Flat Iron Square in London.

The Bears have selected veteran left guard Cody Whitehair as their nominee for the NFL's 2022 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

On Nov. 9, the Bears hosted more than 40 Vietnam veterans at Halas Hall for breakfast. Coach Matt Eberflus, Eric Stotlar from Cigna and Bears Chief of Staff and Navy veteran Sean McGee spoke at the event.

The Bears will begin Salute to Service Week Monday leading into Sunday's Salute to Service game against the Lions; both are brought to you by Cigna.

Head Coach Matt Eberflus and several players joined service members stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes for a tour of the "ship in a bottle" and met with several sailors on Oct. 31. Opened in 1911, Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) is the Navy's largest training installation and the home of the Navy's only Boot Camp.

Coach Matt Eberflus and over 15 players visited Naval Station Great Lakes Monday to meet with Marines, Sailors, staff members and their families.

The Bears announced Thursday that Fabray Collins of Englewood STEM High School in Chicago has been named the High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 9 and quarterback Sam Deligio of Huntley High School was named the "High School All-Star."

Cole Kmet and Sterling Weatherford joined families from the Dragonfly Foundation for an evening of Topgolf and dinner. Dragonfly's patients also received gifts from the Bears. The purpose of this evening was for patients to forget about their cancer treatments and chemotherapy for a day and to enjoy a safe night out.

The Bears announced Thursday that Phillip Rossberg of Argo Community High School in Summit has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 8 and quarterback Blayne Sisson of Mount Carmel High School in Chicago was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star."

David Montgomery visited and bonded over baking with kids and their families at one of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicago & Northwest Indiana's (RMHC®-CNI) Chicago locations. RMHC®-CNI, through their Ronald McDonald House Charities® and Family Room programs provide a caring and compassionate environment where families can rest and find support while remaining close to their hospitalized child.

For the first time in the 26-year history of the weekly award, the Chicago Bears announced that two deserving people of the same high school will receive the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" and "High School All-Star" award for Week 7. They are Coach Josh Jostes and running back/linebacker Aiden Riser, both from Maroa-Forsyth High School in Macon County.

On Oct. 7, Bears Care hosted Jose Bayron, a breast cancer survivor treated by Advocate Health Care, and his family at Halas Hall for a Bears practice. The group enjoyed lunch and watched practice from the Champion Viewing Suite at Walter Payton Center. After practice, Jose met with several members of the team and received a practice jersey from his favorite player, Roquan Smith.

The Bears will recognize Tacotlán as their second Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats Edition winner presented by Visa from Oct. 12-Nov. 7. Tacotlán will receive four weeks of a Bears marketing partnership.

The Chicago Bears announced today that Anthony Dotson of Chicago Academy High School in Chicago has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 6 and running back Jaydon Wright of Bishop McNamara Catholic School in Kankakee was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star."

GM Ryan Poles and Coach Matt Eberflus visited A Safe Place in Zion to meet and to provide dinner to families in their transitional housing program. The Bears also provided a $75,000 donation to the organization and have been proud to support them for over 30 years. A Safe Place provides services to survivors of domestic violence & human trafficking that support them in their efforts to transform their lives.

Kindle Vildor participated in a professional development session with READI Chicago participants and toured the site. READI works toward safer communities by addressing trauma and increasing opportunity among men most likely to experience gun violence.

The Chicago Bears announced today that Miles Osei of Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 5 and wide receiver Lynel Billips-Williams of Crete-Monee High School in Crete was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star."

The Bears and Bears Care, the team's charitable arm, hosted its Season Opener luncheon Friday for the first time since 2019 to kick off the 2022 "Real Bears Fans Wear Pink" campaign.

For the first time in the 26-year history of the weekly award, the Chicago Bears announced that the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 4 will be shared between two deserving and trailblazing head coaches, Jouscelyn Mayfield from Fenger High School and Konesha Rhea from DuSable High School. The shared honor is in recognition of Mayfield and Rhea becoming the first two women in the nation to square off as head coaches in a high school varsity football game.

Patrick Scales and Nsimba Webster visited Jordan Community School in Chicago to help kick off the Bears School Outreach program with Youth Guidance. Each year, the Chicago Bears and Youth Guidance partner on Bears School Outreach. As part of the program, Chicago Bears players visit Chicago Public Schools to speak with students who are part of Youth Guidance's B.A.M (Becoming a Man) and W.O.W. (Working on Womanhood) programs.

The Chicago Bears and Bears Care, the team's charitable arm, unveiled today the 2022 Real Bears Fans Wear Pink shirt design in partnership with Advocate Health Care, the Official Health Care Partner of the Chicago Bears. Shirts are available now for $30 each at ChicagoBears.com/pink.

The Chicago Bears announced today that Dedrick DeWalt of Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 3 and kicker Danny Vuckovic of Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star." The "Coach of the Week" and "High School All-Stars" programs are brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a $2,000 donation to the Lane Tech football program and direct a $500 donation to the youth football program of Vuckovic's choice.

Eddie Jackson and West Side High School students toured through Chicago's first townhome built using modular construction. Jackson supports the effort to educate area youth about financial literacy and homeownership.

On Aug. 25, the Bears hosted the Social Change organization to a viewing of practice. After practice, the group had the opportunity to meet some of the players and take photos with them. Social Change is a non-profit committed to liberation and amplifying community voices through storytelling, organizing and direct action. They are fighting to create a world where zip codes don't determine success and policy decisions are made by those directly impacted.

The Chicago Bears announced today that Julius Carter of Westinghouse College Prep in Chicago has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 2 and running back Andre Crews of Simeon Career Academy in Chicago was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star."

The Chicago Bears announced today that Anthony Kopp of Highland Park High School in Highland Park has been named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 1 and quarterback Jonas Williams of Bolingbrook High School in Bolingbrook was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star." The "Coach of the Week" and "High School All-Stars" programs are brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a $2,000 donation to the Highland Park football program and direct a $500 donation to the youth football program of Williams's choice.

On Aug. 21, the Chicago Bears welcomed and honored first responders and military groups to the team's final practice of 2022 Enjoy Illinois Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall. As a core focus for the dedicated day of recognition, the Bears donated more than 500 tickets to Highland Park first responders and surrounding organizations who assisted during the July 4th mass shooting.

On Aug. 11, the Chicago Bears and Bears Care celebrated the renovation of Leo High School's football field. The renovation started back in early Spring and features new turf, new lights and a new scoreboard. Leo High School has been granted $200,000 by the Chicago Bears through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program to install an artificial turf field at its campus in Auburn Gresham.

On August 1, the Chicago Bears hosted a Community Day for more than 700 youth, high school, and girls flag football players and coaches. Three of the four invited teams who received uniform donations from Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus attended the event: Uplift High School boys team, Lindbloom High School girls flag team and Air Force High School girls flag team.

The Bears and Bears Care welcomed more than 1,200 students and family members from the Little Village community Saturday to training camp in Lake Forest as part of their annual Back to School Fair.

The Bears and NFL have announced the third annual NFL Fan of the Year contest. The goal of the contest is to recognize and celebrate extraordinary fans who inspire others through their love of football.

The Bears announced today that applications are now being accepted for a $103,000 grant through the Community All-Pros initiative. Fans are encouraged to share the grant application information with non-profits that they are passionate about.

After being cancelled each of the past two years due to COVID-19, the annual Bears Care Gala returned to Soldier Field Saturday night.

Bears players and coaches were at Soldier Field Saturday night to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

Bears Care, the charitable arm of the club, has announced the player lineup for the 2022 Bears Care Gala on Saturday, June 4 at Soldier Field.

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 announced today that the Illinois high school girls flag football program will expand to the Rockford area and Western Suburban Conference, in addition to doubling the size of the Chicago Public League to 50 Chicago Public School teams.

The Bears announced Thursday that the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (GCMS) High School football team has been named the ninth and final Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Thursday that Lyden King of Rock Falls Township High School has been named the eighth Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

Every season, the Brian Piccolo Award is given to one rookie and one veteran who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Bears running back. Take a look at the winners of this award dating back to 1970.

The Bears announced Thursday that Brooklynn Syrcle of Argenta-Oreana High School has been named the seventh Community High School All-Star award winner of the season; she is the first female to win the award.

The Bears have launched Bears Huddle, a program that connects fans, corporate partners, Bears Premier members, Season Ticket Holders, community members and staff with volunteer opportunities throughout the Chicago area.

The Bears announced Thursday that Danny Pasko of Lyons Township High School has been named the sixth Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Thursday that Owen McGuire of Plainfield South High School has been named the fifth Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

Tickets are now on sale for the 25th annual Bears Care Gala, which will take place June 4 at the United Club at Soldier Field.

The Bears announced Thursday that Anthony Kuceba of Marmion Academy in Aurora has been named the fourth Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Thursday that Mason Morris of Nokomis High School has been named the third Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Thursday that Will Seibert and Dylan Christopherson of Jacobs High School in Algonquin have jointly been named the second Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Friday that Miguel Hernandez of Mundelein High School has been named the first Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.

The Bears announced Tuesday that Fiona Campbell, a senior at Grayslake North High School, as the recipient of the Collin Wehr Scholarship.

The Chicago 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.

Leo Catholic High School has been granted $200,000 by the Chicago Bears through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program to install an artificial turf field at its campus in Auburn Gresham. The grant from the Bears, the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is part of $6 million in field refurbishment awards allocated this year.

The Chicago Bears announced today that applications for the Community High School All-Star award brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy are now open. The award will recognize nine high school football players, including high school girls flag football players, making a positive impact in their community and school from March through April. Each winner will receive a custom hand-painted football, gift bag and invitation to a future Chicago Bears event.C

Chicago Youth Programs has been named the 2021 Community All-Pros winner and will receive a $102,000 grant from the Bears. Founded in 1984, their mission is to improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth in low-income neighborhoods primarily on the South and West sides of Chicago. CYP's overall goal is for each child to complete the education they need to escape poverty and the associated health and social risks

The Bears announced Friday that Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) is the 2021 Community All-Pros winner and will receive a $102,000 grant from the club. Founded in 1984, their mission is to improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth in low-income neighborhoods primarily on the South and West sides of Chicago.

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.

Akiem Hicks held a holiday giving event for families of SOS Children's Villages Illinois. Jaylon Johnson's foundation, Kevvy's Vision Project, held a holiday-themed carnival in Fresno for 100 families and provided them with groceries, winter clothes and toys. Alec Ogletree surprised a family from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County with a holiday shopping spree.

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.

Bears Care held their annual holiday giving initiative on Dec. 18. This year's event was held at St. Leo's Residence for Veterans in Auburn Gresham. Staley Da Bear and Bears alumnus Chris Zorich were on-site to visit with veterans and distribute gifts.

The Bears' honorary captain at Monday night's game against the Vikings was Steve Jones, a resident of Mayfield, Ky., which was recently hit by devastating tornadoes.