BREAKING NEWS: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Donate $12.9 Million to Build Homeless Support Centers in Wrexham
In a powerful act of compassion and community spirit, Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have announced that they are donating their entire $12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to fund the creation of homeless support centers across Wrexham, Wales. The groundbreaking initiative, unveiled at a heartfelt press conference today, will result in the construction of 150 housing units and 300 emergency shelter beds, offering hope and dignity to those most in need.
The Hollywood duo, who have become beloved figures in Wrexham since purchasing the club in 2020, spoke emotionally about their motivation for the project. “I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in Wales without a roof over their heads,” Reynolds said, his voice filled with emotion. “No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.” McElhenney added, “Community means looking after one another — not just cheering together on matchday, but standing together in life.”
The initiative, in partnership with local charities and housing organizations, will focus on long-term solutions, including job training programs, mental health services, and access to healthcare for residents. Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the first center scheduled to open by late 2026.
Wrexham’s mayor praised the owners’ generosity, calling it “a gift that will change lives and redefine what community means in modern football.”
For Reynolds and McElhenney, who have already revitalized both the football club and the city’s global profile, this gesture cements their legacy far beyond sport. “This isn’t about fame,” Reynolds said quietly. “It’s about family — and Wrexham is ours.”
A true act of humanity, proving once again that football’s greatest victories happen off the pitch.
