In an extraordinary act of generosity, NFL star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has donated his entire $12.9 million performance bonus and recent sponsorship earnings to a new homeless shelter initiative in California. The funds will directly support the construction of 150 permanent housing units and 300 emergency shelter beds across Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
The initiative, dubbed “Homefield for All,” is aimed at tackling the rising homelessness crisis gripping California’s urban centers. Rodgers, who has long been vocal about social responsibility, made the announcement early this morning via a joint press release with the California Housing Foundation and Project Hope.
“This is not just a donation,” Rodgers stated. “It’s a challenge to all of us to do more, to see the humanity in every person, and to make housing a right, not a privilege.”
Rodgers’ contribution is one of the largest single-athlete donations to homelessness in U.S. history. According to reports, the funds will be used to rapidly develop modular housing and to renovate unused city properties into transitional shelters. The initiative also includes wraparound services such as mental health counseling, job training, and addiction recovery.
California Governor Gavin Newsom praised the gesture, saying, “Aaron’s leadership sets a new bar—not just in sports, but in civic responsibility. His generosity will change hundreds of lives, and we hope it inspires others in powerful positions to step forward.”
The first 75 housing units are scheduled for completion by early 2026, with the rest expected by late 2026. Rodgers, who has been active in philanthropy throughout his career, said he intends to remain personally involved in the project’s progress.
With this selfless move, Rodgers continues to redefine what it means to be a champion—both on and off the field.