Former NFL star Warrick Dunn is a breath of fresh air for the NFL. In a league that often generates off-the-field media for its players’ poor conduct, Dunn has drawn the spotlight for providing 145 homes for single parent families.
Dunn’s charity, Warrick Dunn Charities, was created in 1997 and is still incredibly active today providing housing and homes to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it, according to Bleacher Report. Dunn, who does most of his work under the radar, dedicates all of his charity to his mother who was killed while working as a police officer in the line of duty.
Congratulations to Recipient #145. She has worked so hard to achieve her dream of homeownership. WDC was in Tampa… http://t.co/Tku2XALcN4
— WarrickDunnCharities (@WDCharities) October 1, 2015
The best pic! Mom's memory keeps @wdcharities going. http://t.co/1Lk60SjY1X. Support if you can. #145 coming soon. pic.twitter.com/XAemdAlDMi
— Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) September 25, 2015
Family 140th for @WDCharities. Another dedicated parent experiences a life changing moment. Thankful pic.twitter.com/KtUBBYtwU3
— Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) November 7, 2014
Deserving family 137th for @WDCharities. Blessed pic.twitter.com/USikuLZR8K
— Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) August 19, 2014
Dunn played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons during his 12-year NFL career, amassing over 10,000 rushing yards and 49 total touchdowns.