Stephen and Ayesha Curry reach $100 million milestone through their foundation

Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, have reached a significant milestone in their philanthropic journey through their foundation, Eat. Learn. Play. The couple recently announced that they have invested over $100 million to improve the lives of children and underprivileged families in Oakland over the past seven years. Eat. Learn. Play. aims to provide the necessary support for children to reach their full potential.

The foundation's impact is remarkable, with the Curry family having distributed 35 million meals, tutored 7,500 students, and transformed 24 schoolyards. Ayesha Curry emphasized that the foundation's work goes beyond the numbers, highlighting the growth of confidence, curiosity, sharper focus, and a sense of belonging for the children involved. In her words, "$100 million sounds like a finish line, but we’re just getting started, because all kids deserve the chance to live a happy, healthy childhood."

Stephen Curry also expressed his satisfaction with the foundation's achievements, stating that they have transformed the school experience for a generation of kids and reduced the literacy gap in underserved minority communities in Oakland. The four-time NBA champion further highlighted the success of their tutoring programs, supported by data showing that high-level, one-on-one tutoring is effective in helping children achieve milestones such as third-grade reading-level proficiency.

Curry concluded by expressing his belief that increasing graduation rates within the Oakland Unified School District is a testament to the foundation's success in providing opportunities for better lives.