Las Vegas, NV – The NFL is celebrating more than athletic excellence this week as one of its brightest young talents, Ashton Jeanty, makes headlines not for a record-breaking play, but for a record-setting act of generosity.
Las Vegas Raiders rising star running back Ashton Jeanty—widely regarded as the future of the franchise—has announced a transformative $12.7 million philanthropic initiative aimed at addressing youth homelessness across Nevada and beyond. The 21-year-old sensation has pledged the substantial sum to convert a series of properties into full-service shelters for vulnerable and at-risk youth.
“Football gave me a platform. Now I’m using it to give others a fighting chance.” — Ashton Jeanty
In a heartfelt press conference outside one of the homes already undergoing renovation, Jeanty said the initiative was born out of a desire to create lasting change in communities too often overlooked.
“I’ve seen how quickly someone’s life can spiral when they don’t have support, safety, or a roof over their head,” Jeanty said. “This isn’t just about providing shelter—it’s about restoring dignity, offering tools to succeed, and showing young people that their lives matter.”
Project Details: A Vision for Empowerment
Jeanty’s initiative, in collaboration with local housing nonprofits and national youth development organizations, will see more than a dozen homes across the Las Vegas metro area transformed into vibrant, community-centered spaces. Each facility will be outfitted with:
•Emergency and long-term housing units
•On-site counselors, mentors, and job readiness programs
•Classrooms and digital learning centers
•Mental health and addiction support services
•Community kitchens and nutrition programs
Jeanty’s donation will also help establish a foundation—The Jeanty Youth Legacy Project—to ensure the shelters receive continued funding, staffing, and maintenance for years to come.
Support from the NFL and Raiders Family
The news sent a ripple of pride through the Las Vegas Raiders organization and the broader NFL community. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce praised Jeanty’s commitment to service and called the initiative “a blueprint for what it means to be a leader in today’s game.”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also issued a statement:
“Ashton Jeanty represents the best of the NFL’s next generation—not just through his performance on the field, but through his compassion, courage, and vision off of it.”
A Role Model On and Off the Field
Jeanty, a breakout star during his rookie season and former Boise State standout, is no stranger to adversity. Raised in a working-class neighborhood in Texas, he’s spoken openly about the financial struggles of his youth and the mentors who helped him find his path.
Now, he’s determined to pay that forward.
“This is personal for me,” Jeanty shared in a social media video that’s since gone viral. “Every kid deserves to feel safe. Every kid deserves hope.”
As he continues to electrify NFL fans with his speed and skill, Ashton Jeanty is now also electrifying the nation with his heart. And with a $12.7 million pledge, he’s proving that greatness is measured not just by stats and touchdowns—but by the lives you choose to lift up.