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Derrick Rose donating $1 million to Chicago non-profit

Published Sep. 24, 2014 2:12 a.m. ET

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Derrick Rose hasn't contributed much to Bulls fans and the city of Chicago on the court since tearing his ACL in April 2012. The same cannot be said about the Chicago-area native's actions off of it, however.

The latest example came Tuesday, and to the tune of $1 million.

The 25-year-old 2011 MVP announced he is donating $1 million to After School Matters, a non-profit in Chicago which, according to its website, "offers Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through Science, Sports, Tech, Words and the nationally recognized Gallery programs." According to the Bulls, "the teen population that After School Matters serves is almost entirely minority and living at or below the poverty level."

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

According to the release by the Bulls, the funds will be used to grow the programs After School Matters offers.

"Derrick’s significant contribution is making a tremendous statement to Chicago that our teens do matter," said E. Robbie Robinson, vice chair of the After School Matters board. "We are grateful for Derrick’s generosity, as we work hard to provide a safe and productive environment for teens to learn and explore their interests outside of the classroom. We look forward to partnering with Derrick and the Rose family to continue to expand our programs and reach even more of teens for many years to come."

Since tearing his ACL in the 2012 postseason, Rose has struggled to return to the court — and to stay on it. He has played in only 10 games since, missing all of the 2012-13 season. The Bulls are hopeful the three-time All-Star can return closer to form this season, his recent play with Team USA in the World Cup of Basketball buoying their optimism.

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