Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is among 18 NFLPA Community MVPs vying to become one of five finalists for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award.
The prestigious honor is the highest the NFLPA bestows on a player. It's presented annually during Super Bowl week to the one player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in his team city and/or hometown.
Fans can vote for the five finalists through 10:59 p.m. (CT) Friday. Each of the finalists will receive a $10,000 donation from the NFLPA to the charity of his choice. The winner of the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award, which is named for the Hall of Fame defensive tackle with the Vikings (1967-78) and Bears (1978-81), will be given $100,000 to donate to the charity of his choice.
Williams launched his foundation, Caleb Cares, to create meaningful opportunities for youth through empowerment. In 2024, he committed to bring more than 60 kids to each Bears home game with most of the children and teens coming from Chicago's South Side. His foundation provides transportation, a boxed lunch and a Williams jersey to each child that attends a game.
The nonprofit also celebrates students who exemplify kindness and respect through the Caleb Cares Hero Award. Designed to combat bullying, this initiative has made a meaningful impact, with award ceremonies now held in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Recipients of the Hero Award are honored with a custom backpack, an iPad Pro and other prizes, encouraging a culture of empathy and respect among young people.
When Williams had his USC jersey retired Nov. 30 during halftime of a game against Notre Dame in Los Angeles, he arranged to share the experience with kids from a Boys & Girls Club in California.
The children started the day by visiting a tech center where they engaged in hands-on activities that blended innovation with sports. The group then headed to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where they met up with Williams and enjoyed VIP field access during pregame warmups.
During the jersey retirement ceremony, the kids stood behind Williams as he addressed the crowd before they sprinted onto the field with the USC football team. Williams and Caleb Cares covered all costs for the transportation, tickets, means and t-shirts for the group.
A few days later, the Bears quarterback was recognized for the generous gesture when he was named Week 14 NFL Players Association Community MVP. The Community MVP campaign is part of the NFLPA's continued efforts to support the year-round civic outreach and engagement of its player members.
