The Kansas City Chiefs have announced a $3 million donation to support communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that tore through the Caribbean earlier this week.
The team’s charitable arm, 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, will contribute $1.5 million to World Central Kitchen, $1 million to Team Rubicon, and an additional $500,000 in emergency funds to local shelters and hospitals in Jamaica and Haiti.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said in a statement that this effort represents more than just a financial gesture — it’s a reflection of Kansas City’s unity and compassion.
The Chiefs join a growing list of NFL franchises offering help, following the example of Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, whose foundation earlier pledged $2.5 million to the same cause.
Hurricane Melissa has left catastrophic damage in its wake, with entire communities underwater, power grids destroyed, and families displaced across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. Relief teams are now racing against time to restore basic needs.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt emphasized that “Kansas City stands for heart,” adding that the organization’s focus remains on helping rebuild both homes and hope.
The franchise has previously responded to natural disasters — including tornadoes in Missouri and wildfires in Hawaii — but this global outreach highlights the Chiefs’ growing humanitarian vision.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the Chiefs’ efforts, noting that “leadership off the field is what defines greatness.”
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