While Simone Biles Becomes USA’s Hope, Jonathan Owens Gives Back to Nation in Noble Gesture

Handling multiple roles and receiving praise for it is no simple task. Just ask Jonathan Owens. The Chicago Bears’ safety is currently striving to secure a spot in the final squad of his new NFL team. His updates from intense practice sessions reflect his eagerness to excel this season. On the other hand, he remains dedicated to his role as a supportive husband, standing by his wife Simone Biles every step of the way. Jonathan might even make an appearance in Minneapolis to cheer for Simone during the US Olympic gymnastics trials.

Despite his busy schedule, Jonathan recently found time to participate in a noble cause through his charity organization, the Jonathan Owens Foundation. The foundation recently hosted a camp, and the NFL safety personally oversaw the entire arrangement.

Jonathan Owens wants to make a difference

In his IG post on June 25, Jonathan Owens celebrated the BamFam Foundation for collaborating with his project to host the 3rd Annual Youth Football Camp at CBC High School in St. Louis. The event, held on June 23, welcomed many young kids aspiring to make their mark in football. Jonathan’s presence at the camp served as a significant source of motivation. He encouraged the enthusiastic young athletes, telling them, “Don’t be afraid.” Joining him at the camp was Skyler Windmiller, a well-known figure in fundraising events. The camp aimed to fulfill three noble causes championed by the Jonathan Owens Foundation.

Coming from a humble background, Jonathan knows a thing or two about life-changing factors. As his charity website states, those components are Exposure, Opportunity, and Involvement. During his formative years, the 28-year-old athlete lacked access to certain facilities. He shared insights from his background on the Pivot podcast, shedding light on his experiences and challenges.

His initial years faced a lack of financial support to get into the college. Meanwhile, he explained, “I was trying to get a scholarship, man because I knew my mom wasn’t going to be able to afford college”.However, a scholarship saved him from giving up on his education. Now, he doesn’t want kids like him to lose the opportunity to flourish. His foundation works tirelessly to address these issues. Moreover, Jonathan Owens personally engages in noble causes that often receive enthusiastic support from Simone Biles.

Simone Biles cheers on her husband’s noble deals 

In March this year, Jonathan Owens announced a special surprise for the students of his middle school, Loyola Academy, via an Instagram post. This school holds a special place in his heart as it played a crucial role in nurturing his dream of becoming an athlete. As part of his surprise, Owens gifted the students tickets to the Super MotoCross World Championship. A total of 75 match tickets were given away, bringing joy to many students. His wife, Simone Biles, was also there to support and celebrate this noble cause.

In the same IG post, the gymnast commented, “pouring your heart out to give the youth such amazing experiences🤍👏🟫”  The message crafted a chance for JO to get acknowledged for his noble deeds. Furthermore, in setting up his foundation, he channeled one such motivation in the past. 

It was a football camp arranged by one of his mates that drove him to set up the Jonathan Owens Foundation back in the day. However, he is still doing strong through arranging the camps and tournaments. Hopefully, Jonathan Owens is in no mood to leave his duty in the future.