New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers has done it before, and he's doing it again.
With a history of giving back to the northern California community where he grew up, Rodgers continues to step up and help the people of Butte County.
As the Thompson Fire rages, reportedly affecting 3,500+ acres and forcing nearly 30,000 inhabitants to evacuate the area, Rodgers, in conjunction with the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF), has distributed $100,000 to aid the thousands of evacuees.
The organization made the announcement on its website's homepage, saying "NVCF and Aaron Rodgers have awarded $100,000 in grants for Thompson Fire evacuees through our Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund and the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund at NVCF." Ten $10,000 grants were issued to local groups, including food banks, aiding the evacuation efforts.
The 40-year-old Rodgers, who starred at Cal Berkeley following a junior college stint, came to the aid of Butte County businesses in March 2021. He donated $1 million to help restaurants and retailers who were crushed as a result of COVID restrictions.
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Rodgers, who has been a public proponent of medical freedom, opposed government-enforced mandates and memorably voiced his positions during a provocative conversation with podcast juggernaut Joe Rogan.
Unfairly criticized for his opinions at times, Rodgers quietly lets his generosity do the talking.
