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Ciara and Russell Wilson make holiday donations to food banks and a children's hospital
Summary
Through their Why Not You Foundation, the couple gave $500,000 to Atlanta hunger relief efforts and $3 million to Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital to support therapeutic spaces for pediatric patients.
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Ciara and Russell Wilson announced holiday donations through their Why Not You Foundation to support food access in Atlanta and pediatric care in New York City. In Atlanta they gave $500,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Southwest ATL Cares at an event held at Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Officials said that contribution will help provide more than 1 million additional meals across the metro area during a season when demand increases. Separately, the couple gave $3 million to Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital to create and enhance therapeutic spaces for patients and families.
Key details:
- The $500,000 gift is directed to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Southwest ATL Cares program.
- Officials reported the Atlanta contribution will help provide more than 1 million additional meals across the metro area during the season.
- The Atlanta announcement took place at Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church in southwest Atlanta.
- The $3 million donation to Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital will support the Child Life Zone Theater and specialized play areas for children with serious health conditions such as cancer and blood diseases.
- Both gifts were made through the Why Not You Foundation and are described by the couple as part of their focus on food access, children's health, and community well-being.
Summary:
The gifts are expected to expand meal provision in Atlanta and fund therapeutic environments for pediatric patients in New York City. Officials and the Wilsons presented the donations as part of a broader commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting children and families. Undetermined at this time.
