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Derrick Rose Donates $1 Million to Chicago-Based After School Matters Charity

Kenny DorsetSep 24, 2014

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is giving back to the local community in a big way.

According to a press release from the team, the three-time NBA All-Star is donating $1 million to the Chicago-based non-profit organization After School Matters. It provides "innovative out-of-school programs for teenagers" and was founded in 1991.

Credit: Bulls.com

Rose, who grew up in the Chicago area, says he is giving back to the community which has invested so much in him.

“To have a strong community of people who believe in your potential can make all the difference in the world, so many people have invested in me and I want to do the same for Chicago’s teens,” he said.

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