SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Despite his documented distaste for San Francisco, NBA analyst Charles Barkley put his money where his mouth is by donating to one of the city’s most notable nonprofits. Barkley donated $250,000 to San Francisco Glide Memorial Church, the basketball legend-turned-analyst said during a TNT broadcast for NBA All-Star weekend.
Barkley said he spent a day at the nonprofit in the city’s troubled Tenderloin neighborhood.
“The people are amazing,” Barkley said of Glide. “They work so hard over there. I want to give them a lot of love and some shine. Not only that, I’m going to donate $250,000 to Glide… The people at Glide were awesome.”
Barkley recently said he was not going to this year’s All-Star festivities in San Francisco, saying he is “not going to that rat-infested place out in San Francisco.” However, with Barkley’s decision to make the trip, Glide was a beneficiary of the 11-time NBA All-Star’s change of heart.
“GLIDE is thrilled to announce a generous donation from basketball legend Charles Barkley following his recent visit, made possible by the Golden State Warriors and TNT,” the nonprofit wrote in a news release. “This incredible contribution will support GLIDE’s mission of breaking cycles of poverty and uplifting San Francisco’s most vulnerable communities.”
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In years past, Barkley has called San Francisco “hell” and a city that was full of “homeless crooks.” It appeared the 1993 NBA MVP turned the corner once All-Star festivities kicked off last Thursday. He admitted on air, “I actually like San Francisco. I really do.”
“Obviously, we got to do something about the homeless. They need their help. We need to clean it up a little bit,” said Barkley who was received by boos from the San Francisco crowd.
Although Barkley has said plenty of negative things about San Francisco, he gifted Glide with a donation that will help one of the city’s most notable nonprofits continue to carry out its mission.
“When the Warriors connected GLIDE with TNT for a special visit from basketball legend, Charles Barkley, we couldn’t have imagined he would shout us out on national television and make such a big donation! The Love is real! GLIDE and our community is so grateful for Charles Barkley’s gift! Thanks again to TNT and the Warriors! All Star Slam Dunk for GLIDE,” said Dr. Gina Fromer, GLIDE’s President & CEO.
Glide celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023. The nonprofit is located at 330 Ellis St.
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