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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid donates $100,000 in All-Star winnings to homeless shelters.

“So many have fallen on such hard times during the pandemic. I felt it was important to provide more support for individuals and families struggling with homelessness and food insecurity. I’m continually grateful for all of the support that Philadelphia and the fans have given me not just around All-Star but all my years in the league. I will continue to help in any way I can.”

After Joel Embiid donated $100,000 to Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service Inc. earlier today, the Philadelphia 76ers are now donating an additional $100,000 to the same groups.

Embiid, who is playing 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 clothing items; care and treatment for 1,000 homeless people receiving 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 over 300 teens facing either homelessness or home insecurity.

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Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service Inc.

1. Meals
   • 15,000 meals
2. Clothing Items
   • 4,000 essential clothing items
3. Care and treatment
   • Care and treatment for 1,000 homeless people receiving COVID-19 vaccines
4. Support
   • 30 previously homeless families
5. Six-week summer camp
   • Funding for a six-week summer camp for more than 50 homeless and at-risk youth
6. Shelter and essential needs
   • Shelter and essential needs for over 300 teens facing either homelessness or home insecurity

Additional Reporting

1. NBA ( National Basketball Association )
   • The NBA previously announced it and its partners will donate $3 million to historically Black colleges and universities as part of the All-Star Weekend celebration.

Referenced Material

1. Bleacher Report
   • 76ers’ Joel Embiid Donating $100K All-Star Winnings to Philly Homeless Shelters
     Writer:- Adam Wells
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