Trae Young gave $50,000 to DC Central Kitchen and another $50,000 to the DC College Access Program; he said he wanted to invest in the D.C. community that has invested in him

Trae Young is extending his impact beyond basketball as he builds a relationship with his new city through community investment. The Washington Wizards guard and his family foundation directed the donations toward organizations working to address hunger, poverty and educational access in the nation’s capital.

The contributions were announced on April 20, 2026, with DC Central Kitchen confirming that it received $50,000 from Young. The Trae Young Family Foundation also contributed another $50,000 to the DC College Access Program (DC CAP), bringing the combined commitment to $100,000…

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