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BREAKING: Angel Reese Donates Entire $250,000 in NIL, Endorsement, and WNBA Earnings to Nonprofits Supporting Homeless Women, Single Mothers, and Inner-City Youth
Rising WNBA star and cultural icon Angel Reese has made a powerful off-court statement, donating $250,000 of her NIL deals, endorsement earnings, and early WNBA income to a coalition of nonprofits that provide housing, mentorship, and sports access to underserved communities across the U.S.
The Chicago Sky forward, who made national headlines as a college basketball champion and has since become one of the most influential voices in women’s sports, said the donation was “a personal responsibility” to support the people and places that shaped her.
“I came from a community where a lot of people didn’t have much,” Reese said in a heartfelt statement. “This isn’t just about giving back—it’s about building up. I want girls who look like me, who face struggle every day, to know there’s hope, and there’s opportunity.”
The donation will be split among several grassroots organizations in Baltimore, Chicago, and other U.S. cities, focusing on transitional housing for homeless women, childcare support for single mothers, and basketball programs that keep inner-city youth off the streets and in school.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised Reese’s leadership, saying: “Angel is redefining what it means to be a role model in modern sports. She’s using her voice, her platform, and now her income to inspire real change.”
Reese, just 22, has been one of the most marketable figures in recent women’s basketball history, securing partnerships with major brands like Reebok, Coach, and Amazon while consistently advocating for social equity, empowerment, and mental health awareness.
Social media lit up in support of her announcement, with fans, athletes, and celebrities celebrating her bold decision. Teammates and opponents alike called the donation “authentic,” “powerful,” and “exactly the kind of leadership the next generation needs.”
With style, strength, and purpose, Angel Reese is proving that true greatness isn’t just about points and rebounds—it’s about lifting others while you rise.
