NFC North Charity Spotlight
NFC North Charity Spotlight
With the season over for the NFC North and any meaningful football activity to come out of this division months away, now is the perfect time to highlight the great charitable work that comes out of this division. Fortunately for communities of and surrounding these NFC North cities, there are many players on each team that take advantage of their fame and unique platform in order to make the world around them a better place. While there are many noble causes to choose from, it is my pleasure to bring awareness to Allen Robinson’s Within Reach Foundation.
When Allen Robinson II was signed by the Chicago Bears this offseason, not only did the Bears secure themselves a number one receiver, they found a champion for the children of Chicago. Allen Robinson’s Within Reach Foundation has a mission to provide educational opportunities and resources to low-income and inner-city Chicago- area students to help put success within their reach. This foundation started three years ago during his time in Jacksonville with the Jaguars and has taken off with his new city as well.
The Allen Robinson Within Reach Foundation holds many different events throughout the year, aimed towards providing young students school and athletic supplies. In December, the foundation hosted their “Operation Elf” event, which gave 40 students the opportunity to do Christmas shopping for their families at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Another event that Robinson held helped to support his foundation’s reading initiative, which raised $112,000 to fund reading rooms in elementary schools across the city.
Chicago is a city that unfortunately owns a reputation for enduring gun violence and having low-income areas. While this reputation may or may not be justified, Chicago is also known to be a great sports city that is passionate and engaged with their sports teams; which is why I believe Allen Robinson’s foundation is so integral to the city of Chicago, and I hope to see his charitable contributions continue.
Allen Robinson’s Within Reach Foundation can be found on facebook, twitter, and through the foundation’s website: www.allenrobinson15.org.
-By: Nick Selko