Matt Stafford has spent 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions. And even though he is under the center of the Los Angeles Rams next season, Stafford and his wife decided to leave a gift for the city that welcomed him with open arms when he was named number one overall by the team in 2009.
On Thursday, Stafford and his wife, Kelly, announced that they are donating $ 1 million to help build a new educational center with SAY Detroit, a nonprofit organization that helps students from low-income families overcome inequalities. literacy and educational challenges.
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“There are not enough words to truly express how grateful we are to have lived here for the past 12 years,” wrote Kelly Stafford on Instagram. “We came here for football, but we are leaving with a feeling of home and affection. Affection not only for this city and the Lions organization, but also for the people who make up this community. Detroit has supported our family not only by showing up on Sundays, but also in our most difficult moments. You took us in as your own and made Detroit feel at home and that’s how it became, our home.
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“Our goal has always been to give back to the city. Detroit and its people have blessed us in so many ways that we hope you have felt our gratitude through the joy of giving back to the city.”
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“Kelly and Matthew Stafford & Friends Education Center” will be built in Detroit’s Lipke Park, on the grounds of SAY Detroit’s Play Center. The facility, which is expected to be approximately 20,000 square feet, will have six classrooms, learning labs, an auditorium, as well as a vocational training space.