Jayson Tatum, the esteemed power forward for the Boston Celtics and a five-time NBA All-Star, reminisces about the surreal feeling he experienced when purchasing his first home.

Reflecting on this milestone, Tatum shared with The Associated Press his desire to extend that sense of achievement to others in his hometown of St. Louis. In a philanthropic endeavor aimed at empowering his community, Tatum revealed that financial services company SoFi has generously donated $1 million to the Jayson Tatum Foundation to support this cause.

The donation, announced on Tuesday, marks the establishment of the SoFi Generational Wealth Fund within the foundation. This fund will provide financial assistance to aspiring homebuyers in the form of down payment assistance, thereby facilitating their journey towards homeownership.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the initiative, Tatum emphasized the profound impact it could have on the lives of families in St. Louis. He articulated his belief in the transformative power of homeownership, echoing the sentiment that this opportunity could have greatly influenced his own upbringing alongside his mother.

With the establishment of the SoFi Generational Wealth Fund, Tatum hopes to pay forward the support and opportunities he has received throughout his career, fostering a legacy of empowerment and prosperity within his community.