Jalen Hurts has settled in Philadelphia, and his work across the city has been unmatched since he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
The Eagles star quarterback signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring and put his new money to work, looking to impact the community. In May, Hurts donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools for new air conditioning in 10 schools.
Now, the Jalen Hurts Foundation plans to address the needs of the nearly 100 remaining schools without air conditioners.
The Keep It Cool campaign aims to address the needs of nearly 100 remaining Philadelphia City schools without air conditioning, ensuring students are comfortable and in the best position to learn and succeed as we kick off this school year. @JalenHurts pic.twitter.com/vTvoVPaxKq
— The Jalen Hurts Foundation (@JalenHurtsFound) July 24, 2024
Hurts previously provided $200,000 worth of air conditioners to ten Philly schools: Clara Barton, Gloria Casarez, Castor Gardens, D. Newlin Fell, Thomas Finletter, Fliter Academic Plus, Benjamin Franklin/Science Leadership Academy, Edward Gideon, Abram Jens, and T. Roosevelt. The district listed these schools as earmarked for new air conditioning units.
