Aaron Rodgers donates $1 million to support small businesses in his hometown

BarDown Staff

Aaron Rodgers , The Canadian Press

We’ve always known Aaron Rodgers to be someone who will give back, and he’s showing it again with a significant donation to support small, locally owned businesses in his hometown as the pandemic continues.

Rodgers is making a $1 million donation to 80 different businesses in Chico, California as well as the broader Butte County area. The donation is expected to support these businesses’ rent payments and operational costs for three months.

#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has donated $1 million to help 80 small, locally owned businesses in his hometown of Chico and all of Butte County, California. A very nice touch. pic.twitter.com/U7q9vrQfko
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2021

Supporting small and local business at this particular moment is more important than ever, and Rodgers is putting his considerable resources towards a good purpose, which is really great to see.