Kaepernick named Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP

Colin Kaepernick may not have an NFL contract, but he's still winning awards.

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback earned NFLPA Community MVP honors for Week 1 for his charity work, according to a release. Kaepernick donated $100,000 to charities on the first day of the NFL campaign, spreading out $25,000 to four causes.

Kaepernick donated to an after school program called DREAM, Coalition for the Homeless, The Gathering for Justice's War on Children, and United We Dream, a program which focuses on helping immigrant youth.

The 29-year-old then followed that up with a Back to School Backpack Giveaway a few days later for the Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York.

The NFL Community MVP award is given out each week during the regular season to a player who gives back to his community.

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