Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis has taken his generously to another level by acquiring nine properties in his old Baltimore neighborhood to renovate for affordable housing.
Gervonta at the press conference with city officials announcing the big move on Thursday said;
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“I definitely want to thank everybody that was included and helped us make this happen,” Davis said. “I feel as though when I was coming up, we didn’t have somebody to be hands-on with us.”
According to Davis, “he believes the key to improving Baltimore City as a whole is by investing in the youth.”
The renovations, which come following Davis‘ donation, will begin with the vacant building at 1542 North Woodyear Street.
Nine properties on the same block will be acquired by GTD Development, renovated, and used to create affordable housing.
City Council Nick Mosby also had this to say about Gervonta Davis giving hugely to the society.
“Tank, when he goes around the world, he literally carries the city of Baltimore on his back,” Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby said. “For you to come back, invest in your hometown, invest in your community, and invest in your block – is truly, truly special.”
This is good and Gervonta Davis needs to be commended for this big gesture to his people in Baltimore, where he grew up.
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