Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, by pointing to his wrist tape that says "Pops" with a heart drawn. Jones' dad died from COVID-19 complications April 6. Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

Packers RB Aaron Jones receives key to the city of El Paso

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | Last updated 7/10/22

Recently, the city of El Paso honored one of Green Bay’s offensive stars for his off-field work. Aaron Jones is well-known for being one of the best running backs in the league. However, he has also shown that he is an incredible human being.

In his sophomore season in the NFL, he gained recognition for wheeling an elderly woman through the Appleton airport. In 2021, the Packers selected Jones as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man Of The Year Award.

Helping Out His Hometown

In 2020, Aaron Jones and his brother Alvin started the A&A All the Way Foundation. According to the Foundation’s website, the organization “is dedicated to making an impact in the lives of our nation’s youth,” and looks to “inspire, educate and promote unity and diversity across multiple communities.”

In the past few years, the brothers have set up multiple giveaways and charity events. Most recently, the A&A Foundation hosted a charity softball game in their hometown of El Paso, Texas. Multiple current and former athletes from the MLB, NBA and NFL participated along with Aaron and Alvin. Those with Packers connections included Dexter Williams, Jamaal Williams and Kylin Hill.

Other Charity Work

In addition to the softball game, the brothers also recently held their annual Jones Brothers Football Camp at their former high school in El Paso. After returning to Green Bay, Aaron Jones hosted a similar youth camp a few days ago. The brothers and their organization run numerous charity efforts throughout the year, in both Green Bay and El Paso.

Receiving a Key to the City

Considering how much Aaron Jones has given back to his community, it’s no wonder that the city of El Paso wanted to honor him. On July 9, he was presented with a key to the city. Afterwards, his family posted a photo of the award on Instagram.