Aaron Rodgers has lived in Wisconsin for a decade and a half, becoming a world-known QB for Wisconsin’s very own Green Bay Packers. Even though he’s got his mind on the ball, he hasn’t forgotten where he has come from.
Rodgers donated $1 million dollars to help 80 small businesses in his hometown Chico, California, and all of Butte County. He personally called 9 of the small businesses via video chat, which he shared on his Twitter. This grant will cover a businesses’ rent and/or other operational costs for about 3 months or even longer depending on the business.
“Small, locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of a community,” Rodgers said in a statement. “In the applications and the videos, it was heart-wrenching to hear about all the obstacles facing restaurants and retail establishments. So many of them are struggling just to stay in business but remain hopeful that there’s an end to this.”
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I partnered with @NVCF to raise funds for small businesses in butte county that have been struggling during the pandemic. Here’s some highlights from the past week! To learn more, or donate, please go to https://t.co/xAtjfGX0ff ❤️ thank you and let’s keep doing our part 💪🏼❤️🙏🏻 # pic.twitter.com/5BGfjYjwXw
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 1, 2021