Armstead Supports Education Equity for Sacramento Youth 📚

On October 3rd, ahead of the San Francisco 49ers “Monday Night Football” contest against the Los Angeles Rams, defensive lineman Arik Armstead presented a generous donation of $250,000 to Mercy Housing California, an organization that builds, owns and manages affordable homes for more than 20,000 Californians throughout the state, while also providing free resident services designed to help families thrive.

Armstead’s donation will build on the education equity work that he has funded at Mercy Housing since launching the Armstead Academy in support of Sacramento youth. Through the Armstead Academic Project, Mercy Housing has provided year-round academic support, leadership opportunities and career exploration activities for hundreds of K-12 youth participants living in under-invested neighborhoods.

Armstead’s newest contribution will provide services to 300 more youth in the Sacramento area and pilot an evidence-based summer reading program.

“We remain committed to positively impact youth lives by providing the resources, tools and positive spaces they need to thrive,” Armstead said in an Instagram post.