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Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones recently opened up about growing up homeless and how his past informs his generous spirit today.
Jones told reporters Wednesday he was "homeless from coming out of the hospital until I was a freshman in high school." Now, the NFL star is enjoying a successful career with the Super Bowl-bound Packers, but he hasn't forgotten the struggles of his early life -- and he's doing what he can to help children in need.
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Now, the pro athlete uses celebrity and ample salary to support the poor. Jones enjoys sharing his story with families at a local homeless shelter.
To consolidate his charitable efforts, Jones started a foundation to offer help to children in Jones' hometown San Jose, Calif. and his current city, Green Bay, Wisc. The organization partners with other nonprofits to support education, housing and other programs for poor and homeless youth.
He also recently auctioned off NFL Championship tickets to raise money to feed the needy.
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