In a powerful act of generosity and leadership beyond the basketball court, WNBA rising star Angel Reese has officially donated $4.5 million to causes close to her heart — continuing to prove that her impact reaches far beyond sports.
According to her team’s confirmation, Reese has pledged $2.5 million to programs supporting underprivileged children across the United States, and another $2 million to the National Alliance for Black Youth, an organization dedicated to mentoring, education, and leadership development for young people of color.
With tears in her eyes, Angel Reese said in a statement:
“Everyone deserves hope and a future — not just those who are born into privilege. If I can help even one child believe in themselves again, it’s worth everything.”
Her words have struck a chord nationwide. Fans and fellow athletes alike are praising Reese not only for her competitive spirit but also for her compassion, courage, and authenticity. Known for her confidence and unapologetic self-expression, Reese has often faced criticism — but this move shows a deeper side of the star many have come to admire.
The donations will help fund after-school programs, youth sports initiatives, scholarships, and mental health resources for children and teens from marginalized communities. The National Alliance for Black Youth confirmed that the contribution will allow them to expand mentorship programs and create hundreds of new opportunities for young Black leaders.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the gesture “an extraordinary example of what it means to lead by heart.”
“Angel Reese has always played with passion,” Engelbert said. “Now she’s showing that same fire for her community. This is legacy work — the kind of impact that changes generations.”
As social media filled with the hashtag #HopeAndAFuture, thousands of fans shared stories of how Angel inspired them to dream bigger, stand taller, and give back.
From Baton Rouge to Baltimore, her message is clear — kindness, courage, and community can rewrite the future.
Angel Reese’s legacy isn’t just about points or rebounds — it’s about purpose.
And with this $4.5 million gift, she’s proving that true greatness is measured not only by what you win, but by what you give.