The Jalen Hurts Foundation

To help improve learning environments in Philadelphia schools, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has committed $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia. This generous donation will fund the purchase and installation of more than 300 air conditioning units in 10 schools across the District, aiming to provide comfort to classrooms and avoid disruptions to school days during the warmer months as summers become increasingly hotter.

“I believe every child deserves a comfortable space to learn and grow,” said Jalen Hurts, who expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm thrilled to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders. Ensuring our schools are equipped with essential resources like air conditioning is one step toward helping our students achieve their very best.”

“With Jalen’s donation, we are directly impacting the urgent need for climate-controlled and environmentally suitable educational facilities that enable improved academic achievement in schools that have struggled through the warmer months,” said Oz Hill, the Chief Operating Officer of the School District of Philadelphia. “This initiative not only improves current student attendance and learning, but it also paves the way for future upgrades throughout the District.”