BREAKING NEWS: Savannah Bananas Owners Jesse and Emily Cole has donated his entire $12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to build a series of homeless support centers in Chicago and Rancho Cucamonga, United States. The initiative will help create 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds for those in need. “I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in U.S without a roof over their heads, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance, I would step up,” Jesse and Emily Cole said emotionally at the press conference. “No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.”…See more👇

BREAKING NEWS: Savannah Bananas Owners Jesse and Emily Cole has donated his entire $12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to build a series of homeless support centers in Chicago and Rancho Cucamonga, United States. The initiative will help create 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds for those in need. “I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in U.S without a roof over their heads, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance, I would step up,” Jesse and Emily Cole said emotionally at the press conference. “No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.”…See more👇

 

BREAKING NEWS: Savannah Bananas Owners Jesse and Emily Cole Donate $12.9 Million to Build Homeless Support Centers

 

In an inspiring act of generosity, Savannah Bananas owners Jesse and Emily Cole have pledged their entire $12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings toward building a series of homeless support centers in Chicago and Rancho Cucamonga, United States.

 

The groundbreaking initiative will fund the creation of 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds, directly supporting some of the nation’s most vulnerable communities.

 

At a press conference, the Coles spoke emotionally about the decision.

 

> “I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in the U.S. without a roof over their heads, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance, I would step up,” Jesse and Emily said. “No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.”

 

 

 

The support centers will not only provide emergency shelter but also long-term transitional housing, job training, and access to healthcare services—giving individuals a genuine path toward stability and dignity.

 

Community leaders in both cities have hailed the announcement as a “life-changing investment” in tackling homelessness, especially at a time when rising housing costs and inflation continue to drive more families onto the streets.

 

The Savannah Bananas, already known for transforming the game of baseball with entertainment-driven innovation, now extend their impact far beyond the ballpark—proving that their commitment to community is just as powerful as their presence on the field.

 

This landmark donation is expected to break ground later this year, with the first housing units projected to open in early 2026.