With all the negative information floating around, it is great to have a positive story to share with you. Former NBA MVP and three time All-Star, Derrick Rose may not be making a difference on the basketball court, but he is proving his value off the court.

Rose donated $1 million to After School Matters, a Chicago based nonprofit organization. It is a non-profit organization that offers Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through Science, Sports, Tech, Words and the nationally recognized Gallery programs.

“My message to our kids is simple – you matter, you deserve every opportunity in life, and you can and should dream big because dreams can come true,” Rose, a native of Englewood, said in a press release.

According to a press release from the Bulls, Rose’s donation will be used to “drive the growth or unique programming experiences for teenagers throughout the city” to “help them prepare for work, college and beyond.” The program, founded more than 20 years ago by former First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley, has helped more than 200,000 teens in Chicago.

“Derrick’s significant contribution is making a tremendous statement to Chicago that our teens do matter,” said E. Robbie Robinson, the vice chair of the ASM board of directors. “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.”

Outstanding work, Derrick Rose. Way to be the change you want to see in the world instead of just whining about it.

Source: Comcast Sports Net