Russell Wilson and Ciara are starting a tuition-free, public charter school in Des Moines, Washington, Wilson’s Why Not You Foundation announced.
Through the non-profit dedicated to education, children’s health and fighting poverty, the couple will donate $1.75 million to rebrand the existing charter known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.
Cascade’s high school program was set to debut this year until the pandemic forced founders Scott Canfield and Garth Reeves to delay opening. The program needed financial assistance and reached out to the couple for help.
Canfield said the school’s name will be changed to Why Not You Academy in honor of Russell and Ciara’s generosity.