Los Angeles Rams' Andrew Whitworth Helps Mom Out Of Homelessness

LOS ANGELES, CA — Millions will cheer on the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl as the team faces the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. But perhaps none will cheer louder for the Rams on Sunday than a once-homeless single mother of three, whose family now sits on a sofa bought by offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth, and watches TVs donated by him.

Whitworth, 40, found Jimenez, 38, who has three children ages 3, 10 and 12, through an organization dedicated to helping homeless families, CNN reported. Whitworth bought furniture, clothes, computers and toys for Jimenez and her kids. He also paid to refurbish their apartment.

"I would love to meet him one day and personally thank him," Amalia Jimenez told CNN. "And give him a big hug."

Whitworth is no stranger to giving back.

In December, the 16-year veteran, four-time Pro-Bowler and two-time All-Pro was nominated for the NFL's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. The award recognizes players for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field, and is considered one of the league's most prestigious honors.

Whitworth has been nominated for the award six times in his career. He could win it for the first time Thursday.

At the beginning of the 2021 season, Whitworth launched his "Big Whit Homes for LA Families" program and pledged to donate $20,000 after each home game to fix homes in his home state of Louisiana, as well as move Angelenos facing housing insecurity into affordable homes, the team said in announcing his nomination.

Whitworth also hosted more than 30 military veterans with in a suite for a Rams home game at SoFi Stadium and served as the co-host for the team's annual Rams' Night for Wishes, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for the fourth consecutive season.

The team also highlighted Whitworth's effort to furnish an apartment for a mother and her three children over the holidays, who were transitioning from a homeless shelter to permanent housing.

"I never forget the moments spent out in the community and I've appreciated the Rams and the job they have done to be my partner in making a difference for people who deserve our support," he said in a statement. "To me, one of the longest-lasting things we can do and one of the greatest impacts we can have is not only to win football games, but to win in the communities where we live. That's how you create a culture that expands outside your building."

Rams Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Demoff said Whitworth established himself as a cornerstone of the organization through his "unmatched leadership," commitment to serving others, and his ability to inspire those around him to be the best versions of themselves.

"We are grateful to have leaders like Andrew, who leaves us in awe with his ageless talent on the field and with his dedication to improving the lives of so many in our city and beyond," Demoff said.