BREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco to invest his entire salary and bonus of approximately $3.6 million to turn three homes into shelters for homeless youth.

In a stunning display of philanthropy, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco announced on April 28, 2025, that he will invest his entire 2025 salary and bonus, totaling approximately $3.6 million, to purchase and convert three Kansas City homes into shelters for homeless youth.

The announcement, made during a press conference at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, has sent shockwaves through the NFL and the Kansas City community, earning widespread praise for Pacheco’s commitment to addressing the city’s homelessness crisis, particularly among vulnerable young people.

According to a statement from Foster Love, Pacheco will use his 2025 base salary of $1.1 million, combined with performance bonuses and incentives expected to total around $2.5 million, to acquire three properties in Kansas City’s east side, an area plagued by poverty and housing insecurity. Each home will be renovated into a transitional living facility, offering shelter, meals, counseling, and job training for homeless youth aged 16 to 24. The shelters are projected to house up to 30 individuals at a time, with a focus on low-barrier access for LGBTQ+ youth, those with mental health needs, and survivors of domestic violence.

Pacheco’s decision is deeply personal, rooted in his upbringing in Vineland, New Jersey, where he faced tragedy and adversity. The youngest of five siblings, Pacheco lost his brother Travoise Cannon to a fatal shooting in 2016 and his sister Celeste Cannon to murder in 2017.

His parents, Felicia Cannon and Julio Pacheco, instilled resilience and community service in him, despite financial hardships. “My mom always said, ‘If you have something, share it,’” Pacheco shared. “I’m not just doing this for me—I’m doing it for her, for my siblings, and for every kid who feels like they don’t have a chance.”

Pacheco’s rise from a seventh-round draft pick (No. 251 overall) in 2022 to a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs has been marked by perseverance. Despite a fractured fibula that sidelined him for nine games in 2024, he has amassed 2,528 scrimmage yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in three seasons, earning a reputation as a hard-nosed, dynamic back.

His nickname, “Pop,” derived from the sound he made tackling opponents in youth football, reflects his relentless energy, now channeled into this transformative initiative.