Charles Barkley Donates $250,000 to San Francisco Homeless Organization After Criticism

The NBA legend volunteered at Glide Memorial Church and pledged support despite years of harsh comments about the city.

Charles Barkley, a longtime critic of San Francisco, pledged $250,000 to Glide Memorial Church, a nonprofit addressing homelessness and social justice.
Barkley spent time volunteering at Glide, serving meals to the homeless in the city’s Tenderloin neighborhood during NBA All-Star Weekend.
His gesture follows years of controversial remarks about San Francisco, including calling it 'rat-infested' and criticizing its homeless crisis.
While Barkley expressed newfound appreciation for the city, his comments during a live broadcast calling for aid to the homeless were met with boos from the audience.
Glide Memorial Church publicly thanked Barkley for his donation and efforts, highlighting the importance of showing up to support communities in need.