Travis Kelce’s $3.3 million act of kindness for homeless children fails to impress people on social media – “Needed a tax write off”

Travis Kelce reportedly donated a $3.3 million, 6,500-square-foot home to Foster Love to support homeless youth in Kansas City.

Travis Kelce’s $3.3 million act of kindness for homeless children fails to impress people on social media – “Needed a tax write off”

Travis Kelce (Via Deadline)

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, is one of the most well-known faces across the globe, thanks to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. The global reach of his brand, while it comes with several perks, also carries seeds of hate and scrutiny.

In a recent development, Kelce reportedly donated a $3.3 million home to Foster Love, an organization dedicated to providing support for homeless youth in Kansas City. Such an act normally is well received by fans and critics as well, however, that’s not the case this time.

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Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, is using his success on the field to make a real difference in the lives of young people. After signing a $46 million contract extension, Kelce purchased a $3.3 million home in Kansas City, with plans to transform it into a transitional living facility for homeless youth. 

Foster Love announced last month

The 6,500-square-foot home features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. With serene gardens, a patio, and a fire pit, the outdoors promote relaxation. Inside, a game room and study area balance fun and learning. It’s a nurturing space where youth can grow, gain independence, and shape their future.

In the wake of the news, a fresh controversy has broken out. Philanthropy is a double-faced tool: one never knows the reasons behind the act. Is it a random act of kindness or a calculated move?

The same cycle is running the scandal here as well. The consensus is that the tight end, being one of the wealthiest stars in the league, utilized the act as a tax write-off. Furthermore, some believe that the move is to elevate his public status as well, to look like a classy guy while doing the above. Meanwhile, a sizeable number speculate that Taylor Swift, not Kelce, is behind the donation.

Travis Kelce’s generous act not so generous as per fans

The donation, never made public by the star himself, found its way into the news lately. As the season came to an end and a silent break started, Kelce’s generous act was buried under the radar of much alarming national news breaking out every other day.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Image via Page Six)

Although there’s a huge chunk of support for the player, not everyone thinks that it should be celebrated or praised in such a way.

The comments also include several allegations stating that Swift was the person who did this.

Due to the high response and trending nature of the news, the player is expected to make a statement on his podcast, New Heights, in the near future.

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