BREAKING: South Carolina’s Chloe Kitts & Entire Team Donate $4.1 Million to Build Homeless Youth Shelter in Philadelphia — A Heartfelt Tribute to Coach Dawn Staley.
In a jaw-dropping act of unity, gratitude, and heart, South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, led by rising star Chloe Kitts, has pledged a monumental $4.1 million to build a homeless youth shelter in Philadelphia. The donation serves as a powerful tribute to their legendary head coach, Dawn Staley, a proud Philly native known not just for her basketball genius but also her unwavering commitment to community.
The initiative, dubbed “Staley’s Safe Haven,” will provide housing, educational support, and mental health services to hundreds of homeless and at-risk youth in the city. The decision to focus on Philadelphia was unanimous among players, who credit Coach Staley with shaping them into not only better athletes but stronger, more compassionate individuals.
“We’ve won on the court because Coach taught us how to win in life,” Kitts said. “This is our way of saying thank you—and carrying her legacy forward in a way that truly matters.”
Coach Staley, visibly moved, reportedly teared up upon hearing the news. “Basketball is what brought us together, but love is what keeps us connected,” she said. “These young women have the power to change the world, and they just proved it.”
The donation comes just weeks after the team’s national championship victory, cementing an unforgettable season both in sport and in spirit. As they continue to inspire fans across the country, the Gamecocks are now champions in more ways than one—on the hardwood and in humanity.
Construction on “Staley’s Safe Haven” is expected to begin this fall.
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