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BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Cubs Star Dansby Swanson Donates Entire $12.9 Million in Bonus and Grant Money to Homeless Shelter Initiative to Help Fund 150 Housing Units with 300 Shelter Beds…Read more..

Posted on June 1, 2025

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has made headlines off the field with a monumental act of generosity. The MLB star has donated his entire $12.9 million in bonus and grant money to support a new homeless shelter initiative aimed at tackling housing insecurity in the Chicago area. The funds will help build 150 permanent supportive housing units and provide 300 additional shelter beds, directly addressing the urgent needs of the city’s unhoused population.

Swanson, known for his leadership and community involvement, said in a statement, “This city has embraced me, and I want to give back in a meaningful way. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.” The initiative will partner with local nonprofits and housing organizations to ensure long-term sustainability, offering not just housing but access to mental health care, job placement services, and substance abuse support.

Community leaders and city officials praised Swanson’s donation as “transformative,” calling it one of the largest individual contributions to homeless services in recent Chicago history. Fans and fellow players alike have applauded the move, seeing it as a powerful example of using platform and privilege for lasting impact. Swanson’s commitment sets a new bar for athlete philanthropy.

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