NBA All-Star Charles Barkley Gifts $1,000 to Each School Employee in His Hometown in Alabama
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on May 24, 2021 NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is no stranger to giving back. From supporting schools and organizations all over the country, Barkley knows how to put his money where his mouth is. This time, he's giving back to his hometown in Alabama. Barkley, who graduated from Leeds High School in 1981, is giving $1000 to every single Leeds City Schools System employee. That nearly $300,000! The school discussed the incredibly kind gesture in a post on Facebook saying, "Over the past three decades, Charles has quietly and without any attention drawn to himself, provided over $3 million in scholarships to Leeds graduates, funds that have helped hundreds of students attend college. Charles has also been a huge supporter of both the boys and girls basketball programs at Leeds High--he’s even known to show up occasionally to cheer on the Greenwave.” School officials chimed in on the post saying, “Being a school employee is tough, but driving a bus, teaching, coaching, or working in the cafeteria, all while maintaining safety protocols, has been a daunting task during a worldwide pandemic. Although it’s been challenging, the Leeds staff has persevered and we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are beyond thankful to know our hometown hero and benefactor, Charles Barkley, recognizes the hard work and dedication of the Leeds staff, even under the toughest of circumstances.” We commend Charles Barkley for, once again, being so selfless and so generous to any and everyone. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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