Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, demonstrated their commitment to philanthropy by organizing a donation drive for distressed children in Kansas City ahead of Christmas.

Partnering with Early Start KC, a provider of quality arts-infused early education, the Mahomes couple, through their foundation “15 and the Mahomes,” donated clothes and supplies to support children’s well-being.

The foundation, established in 2019, focuses on various charitable initiatives, including Read for 15, aimed at nurturing children’s interest in reading, Volunteer for 15, encouraging youth volunteerism, and the 15 for 15 program, supporting diverse causes such as academics, classroom supplies, athletics, after-school programs, and assistance for children with disabilities.

“Patrick and Brittany Mahomes joined @earlystartkc for a clothing and supply donation supporting children and families living in the most economically distressed zip codes in the Kansas City area,” read the foundation post on Instagram. “The event allowed the kids to meet Patrick and Brittany, take photos and pick out the clothes for the winter.”

In contention for the conference’s best record

Despite facing two consecutive losses, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, bounced back with a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots, improving their season record to 9-5.

With a two-game lead over the Denver Broncos in the AFC West division, the Chiefs are also in contention for the conference’s best record and a first-round playoff bye, trailing the Baltimore Ravens by two games.

Their upcoming regular-season games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, and Los Angeles Chargers will play a crucial role in their playoff positioning.