Overview

• 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.