In a stunning show of public support, the Coco Gauff Foundation has raised over \$10 million within just 24 hours of launching its national campaign to combat youth homelessness. The initiative, announced early Monday morning, has taken social media and philanthropic circles by storm, drawing praise from celebrities, athletes, and advocacy groups nationwide.
The campaign, titled “Serve for Shelter,” aims to provide emergency housing, job training, and long-term support for at-risk youth across the United States. Donations poured in from a diverse base of supporters, with several Fortune 500 companies, foundations, and individual donors matching public contributions during the campaign’s first day.
Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old tennis sensation and reigning U.S. Open champion, launched the foundation last year as part of her broader commitment to youth empowerment and social justice. Speaking at a press event in Atlanta, Gauff said the overwhelming response “shows that people care deeply about ending youth homelessness — and they’re ready to act.”
The funds will be distributed to community-based shelters, outreach programs, and transitional housing initiatives, with a focus on underserved cities and rural communities. Organizers say the campaign will continue through the summer with public events, youth-led forums, and partnerships with schools and local governments.
Advocates are hailing the campaign as one of the fastest-growing youth-centered philanthropic efforts in recent memory, crediting Gauff’s platform and authenticity with drawing national attention to an often-overlooked crisis.
