Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz has been selected as the Week 9 NFLPA Community MVP for his charitable work in his hometown. His efforts include supporting Pittsburgh Morrow School, organizing events for local children through the Kuntz 4 Ki6s Foundation, and partnering with organizations that assist families across the Pittsburgh area.
Kuntz, a Pittsburgh native, said he was honored by the recognition and valued the opportunity to give back to the community where he grew up. He also noted that football provides players with a platform to make a difference beyond the field.
The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to the Kuntz 4 Ki6s Foundation in recognition of his selection. Community MVPs are also eligible for the Alan Page Community Award, the NFLPA’s highest honor for player community service. The award includes an additional $100,000 donation.
## $10,000 Donation Supports Pittsburgh Morrow School
On October 30, Kuntz and his wife, Heather, presented $10,000 to Pittsburgh Morrow School. The donation will help the school open a resource room designed to serve more than 200 students and 70 families each month.
The support is intended to help address food insecurity and economic hardship, challenges that affect 83% of the school’s student population. The Kuntzes also helped stock the room with free shoes, school uniforms, winter jackets, and hygiene products. Through the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, they arranged for 10,000 pounds of food to be provided as well.
The new resource room will give students and families access to practical essentials. The donation and hands-on support reflect Kuntz’s ongoing focus on helping people in underserved communities throughout his hometown.
## Halloween Bash Welcomes 80 Children
Earlier that week, the Kuntz 4 Ki6s Foundation held its first Halloween Bash. The event welcomed 80 children from nine local nonprofit organizations and offered them a safe place to celebrate.
Hosted at the Best of the Best Foundation, the gathering included free Halloween costumes, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and music from a live DJ. Children also received a complimentary dinner and ice cream. The Best of the Best Foundation was founded by Charlie Batch, a former NFLPA Alan Page Community Award winner.
Established in 2023, Kuntz 4 Ki6s has raised more than $230,000 to support thousands of families and students in the Pittsburgh area. Its fundraising activities include the annual Jack & Jill Golf Tournament. The foundation has donated $90,000 to help Pittsburgh families affected by cystic fibrosis.
The organization also created Kuntz 4 Ki6s Bridge, a $15,000 scholarship initiative benefiting Jeremiah’s Place, the city’s only 24-hour crisis nursery. Launched during April’s Month of the Young Child, the initiative aims to support children and caregivers by providing 50 single mothers with childcare, transportation, diapers, and other essential resources.
## Ongoing Support for Pittsburgh Families
Kuntz has spent the past six years investing in underserved Pittsburgh communities, with particular attention to back-to-school and holiday programs. Earlier this year, he helped four students experiencing homelessness prepare for the school year by providing each with a $1,000 shopping spree and new shoes.
Each December, Kuntz partners with the Foster Love Project to treat 10 teenagers to an outing at Dave & Buster’s. The teens also receive gift cards and signed Steelers gear. He works annually with Toys 4 Tikes to provide thousands of toys to children at Jeremiah’s Place and Pittsburgh public elementary schools, helping ensure that each child receives a holiday gift.
Kuntz is also an important member of the Steelers’ special teams unit. His NFLPA recognition, however, focuses on the time and resources he and his wife have devoted to community projects through their foundation and local partnerships.
## NFLPA Community MVP Program
The NFLPA Community MVP program is in its 13th season and recognizes NFL players for year-round civic outreach and community engagement. A committee of NFLPA staff selects each weekly honoree after reviewing nominations submitted by players, agents, marketing representatives, and team staff.
The 2026–27 Community MVP recipients through Week 9 are:
– Week 1: Laremy Tunsil
– Week 2: Travon Walker
– Week 3: Shedeur Sanders
– Week 4: Mack Hollins
– Week 5: Justin Jefferson
– Week 6: Hunter Henry
– Week 7: Laquon Treadwell
– Week 8: Michael Carter II
– Week 9: Christian Kuntz
The NFLPA is partnering with GoFundMe for the second consecutive year, allowing fans to support players’ community efforts through their selected nonprofits. Contributions made to Kuntz 4 Ki6s through its designated campaign go to the foundation and are tax-deductible.
The National Football League Players Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., was established in 1956. It represents more than 2,000 NFL players and works on issues including healthcare, compensation, revenue, working conditions, and players’ financial futures. The current collective bargaining agreement governs the sport through the 2030 season.
