Chicago Bears Highlight Community Outreach Over The Last Year

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The Chicago Bears highlighted their charitable efforts, contributing $2.8 million to community programs over the past year. Key initiatives included support for youth football and women's cancer initiatives, along with hosting numerous clinics and events for local communities.

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Chicago Bears contributed $2.8 million to community programs
Supported over 7,000 girls in flag football initiatives
Hosted 25 Monsters Flag clinics for 2,600 youths
350 players and alumni participated in 247 community events
Collected over 18,870 coats for those in need

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Chicago Bears Care Charity | ChicagoBears.com No matter where the Chicago Bears end up playing in the years to come, the team will likely remain a constant presence in the city of Chicago (and beyond). The Bears recently highlighted the charitable outreach they have done over the course of the last year in a release on the team’s website as part of their 2025-2026 community report. The full report highlights efforts that the team and Bears Care (their official charitable arm) have contributed toward. Right off the bat, the report notes that the team has contributed $2.8 million toward youth football, women’s cancer initiatives, education, and community programs in underserved neighborhoods. The report also notes that the Bears are strong supporters of girls flag football, which has risen to over 7,000+ participants in Illinois. The Bears recognized 56 players who were officially named to the Chicago Bears Girls Flag Football All-State team. The Bears continued to host Monsters Flag clinics, serving 2,600 youths across 25 clinics. This was an increase from 20 clinics and 1,500 students in the prior year. They also hosted Mini Monsters Clinics 80 times in partnership with Advocate Children’s Hospital. Further, the Bears continue to reach out to their own alumni. They report 350 current players and alumni participated at least once across 247 community events, which includes 350 hours of time at events such as visits to local hospitals, food banks, after-school programs, youth football clinics and more. The Bears held their annual coat drive (in partnership with Jewel-Osco, The Salvation Army and Shur-Way Movers) and had over 18,870 coats collected and donated to those in need of warm clothing during the winter months. And lastly, the team continued reaching out to U.S. armed service members and their families, resulting in 2,490 of them being brought to training camp, base visits, practice visits and opportunities to attend games (with a shoutout going to the USAA for making it possible). For more information, you can read the full report right here.

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How much money did the Chicago Bears donate to community programs in 2025-2026?

The Chicago Bears donated $2.8 million to various community programs during the 2025-2026 period.

What initiatives did the Chicago Bears support for youth football?

The Bears supported girls flag football, which saw over 7,000 participants in Illinois, and hosted 25 Monsters Flag clinics serving 2,600 youths.

How many community events did Chicago Bears players and alumni participate in?

Chicago Bears players and alumni participated in 247 community events, contributing a total of 350 hours of service.

Chicago Bears Highlight Community Outreach Over The Last Year

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