Sixers center Joel Embiid is donating $100,000 in earnings from Sunday’s All-Star Game to combat homelessness in Philadelphia.
The four-time All-Star said Saturday that his contributions will go to several of the city’s homeless shelters, including Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service INC.
“So many have fallen on such hard times during the pandemic,” Embiid said in a news release issued by the team. “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 …
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