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 Stale
In a jaw-dropping act of unity, gratitude, and heart, South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, led by rising star Chloe Kitts, has come together to make a stunning announcement that’s sending shockwaves across the sports world and beyond.
The team has donated a collective $4.1 million to transform a historic property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — the hometown of legendary coach Dawn Staley — into a full-scale shelter for homeless youth.
South Carolina Chloe Kitts and the entire team have donated $4.1 million to turn a house into a shelter for homeless youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, coach Dawn Staley’s hometown, to thank her for what she has left for them
This isn’t just a donation. It’s a monumental gesture of thanks. And it’s nothing short of extraordinary.
“This Is For You, Coach”
Standing in front of the newly purchased building — which will soon become a beacon of hope for hundreds of young people in need — Chloe Kitts held back tears as she addressed the media.
“Coach Staley gave us more than basketball. She gave us purpose. She gave us love. So this is for her — and for every child out there who just needs one person to believe in them.”
The moment was raw, emotional, and powerful.
Coach Dawn Staley, widely known not just for her basketball brilliance but for her unwavering commitment to community and social justice, was reportedly brought to tears when the surprise was revealed.
“I don’t even have the words,” Staley said, visibly moved. “They’ve given me everything I could ever ask for — and now they’re giving the world something even bigger. This is the definition of legacy.”
A Team United By Purpose
The $4.1 million was raised through a combination of NIL deals, brand sponsorships, personal contributions, and fundraising efforts spearheaded by the team itself. It’s believed to be the largest donation ever made by an NCAA women’s basketball team for a social cause.
The shelter, named “Staley House of Hope,” will provide housing, education support, mental health services, and job readiness programs for youth aged 13 to 19. The property, a century-old estate in North Philadelphia, will be completely renovated to include 16 beds, multiple counseling rooms, computer labs, and even a gym space — a nod to the court that brought them all together.
National Response: “This is History”
The story has taken the internet by storm.
Michelle Obama tweeted: “The young women of South Carolina are showing us all what leadership, gratitude, and power look like. Dawn Staley has planted seeds of greatness.”
Stephen Curry reposted the video of the team’s announcement, saying, “These young queens are changing the game — on and off the court.”