Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid Donates $ 100,000 in All-Star Profits to Homeless Shelters

Joel Embiid, a Philadelphia 76ers star, has pledged to donate his winnings from Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta to several homeless shelters in Philadelphia, meaning $ 100,000 will go to the various organizations.

“So many went through such troubled times during the pandemic,” Embiid said in a statement from the team announcing his donation. “I felt it was important to be more supportive of individuals and families struggling with homelessness and food insecurity. competition. I will continue to help in any way I can. “

Embiid, who plays for Team Durant in what will be his fourth All-Star appearance, is donating to Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service Inc. His donation will provide 15,000 meals; 4,000 essential items of clothing; care and treatment for 1,000 homeless people who receive COVID-19 vaccines; support for more than 30 previously homeless families; funding for a six-week summer camp for more than 50 homeless and at-risk youth; and shelter and essential needs for more than 300 teenagers facing homelessness or home insecurity.

Embiid, who starts on Sunday, is in the middle of the best season of his career, averaging 30.2 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He had 40 points and 19 rebounds against the leading Utah Jazz in extra time on Wednesday.

Philadelphia closed the first half of the season with the best record in the Eastern Conference, half a game better than the Brooklyn Nets.