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In January, football star Travis Kelce purchased a $3.3 million mansion in Kansas City to transform it into transitional housing for homeless youth. And in early March, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end officially donated the house to Foster Love, a nonprofit organization that supports children and young adults navigating the foster care system. “The 6,500-square-foot property features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, and plenty of outdoor space, including a garden, patio, and fire pit — all designed to offer a safe and supportive environment. The facility also includes a game room and study area, giving young residents a place to relax and focus on their future,” Foster Love said in a social media posting. The organization said that Kelce also took a multi-pronged approach to his donation, by bundling free housing with mentorship opportunities and educational resources to “give these youth the tools they need to move toward independence” and “break the cycle of homelessness.”