Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy looks to expand foundation to support single Kansas City mothers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy used the team’s bye week to hold a luncheon with city leaders and local non-profits in search of new partnerships and donations to expand his foundation to the metro area, focusing on supporting single mothers and their children.
Worthy’s foundation, “The Worthy 1s,” aims to reach Kansas City’s large population of single mothers. According to Rachel Segobia, executive director of The Single Mom KC organization, Kansas City has “over 61,000 single mothers raising more than 115,000 children.”
Worthy and his mother Nicky Jones understand the challenges facing single-parent households firsthand. Long before he went pro, Jones was a single mother raising Worthy.
“I was a young single mom starting out with Xavier, and there’s a lot of struggles that come with that,” Jones said. “I was just talking with someone about the struggles, trying to keep food on the table, a roof over your head, the lights on.”
Worthy recalled specific hardships from his childhood.
“The power company shut off our lights for about two months,” Worthy said. “I knew what struggle looked like.”
The Worthy 1s has operated in Austin, Texas, where Worthy attended college, and his hometown of Fresno, California. The Kansas City expansion offers the same eight core programs:
- Back2School Grants provide financial support, laptops and resources for mothers returning to school.
- Financial Empowerment & Literacy Workshop Sessions teach budgeting, credit building and money management skills for single-parent households.
- Workshop Sessions equip single mothers with tools to strengthen mental, emotional and physical well-being.
- Youth R.I.S.E. offers mentorship, sports activities and family engagement in schools, juvenile facilities and community spaces.
- Youth Sports Camps provide skills-based experiences teaching discipline, confidence and teamwork.
- Community Engagement Luncheons & Brunch Eventscreate spaces for single mothers to connect and support one another.
- Winter Back2School Coat & Shoe Drives provide new coats and shoes to children from single-parent households.
- Worthy Spotlight is a verbal affirmation program designed to boost confidence in single-parent families.
Jones said the foundation will provide direct financial assistance through grant-based programs for mothers returning to school and programs for children. Segobia said the foundation addresses key challenges facing single mothers.
“Loneliness and isolation, I think that’s something all mothers experience, but in particular single motherhood can be lonely and isolating,” Segobia said. “That’s one area we look into, how are we building communities of support, communities of hope.”
The foundation plans to expand its youth programming. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, who appeared at a foundation luncheon, said she plans to have Worthy visit the Hilltop Juvenile Detention Center to guide young people.
If you would like to donate and support “The Worthy 1s” mission
“YOU NEED TO BE SILENT!” — Karoline Leavitt’s Tweet Against Matt LaFleur of Green Bay Packers Backfires Spectacularly as He Reads Every Word on Live TV, Turning the Nation’s Eyes and Leaving the Studio in Absolute Silence!!
In one of the most unforgettable moments of 2025, Matt LaFleur, the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, turned a public insult into a defining moment of leadership, integrity, and composure. It all started with a tweet from political commentator
During a live interview just days later, the host casually asked LaFleur about leadership and dealing with public criticism. Instead of dodging the topic or brushing it off, LaFleur did something no one saw coming. He reached into his jacket pocket, pulled out a printed copy of Leavitt’s tweet, and began reading it aloud. The studio fell into a tense silence, as LaFleur’s voice filled the room.
“You need to be silent,” LaFleur read slowly, his tone unwavering. “Dangerous. Reckless. Pretending to be a role model.”
He paused briefly, allowing each phrase to sink in before folding the paper and placing it calmly on the desk.
Then, with the same composed authority that has earned him the respect of players and fans alike, LaFleur began to speak.
“Silence is often mistaken for weakness,” LaFleur said. “But silence can also be strength. Leadership isn’t about responding to every criticism with a rebuttal. It’s about staying true to your values and using your platform to lead by example.”
His voice remained steady, calm, and full of purpose. “When people tell me to be silent,” he continued, “I think of every player and every person who’s ever been told the same thing. ‘Stay quiet. Don’t make waves. Don’t take risks.’ But that’s not who I am, and that’s not what this game is about. It’s about challenging yourself, pushing boundaries, and lifting others up along the way.”
The host, visibly moved, broke the silence with a soft, “That might just be the most powerful thing said on this show.”
What made this moment even more powerful wasn’t just LaFleur’s words — it was how he delivered them. He didn’t retaliate with anger or mockery. He didn’t engage in a personal back-and-forth. Instead, LaFleur turned the criticism into a moment of teaching, showing that true leadership is about strength in silence, dignity in the face of adversity, and the courage to rise above.
Within hours, the clip went viral. Social media erupted, with fans and analysts praising LaFleur for his strength and composure under pressure. ESPN called it “the most dignified response ever aired on live television.”
Aaron Rodgers, a former teammate of LaFleur, tweeted, “This is leadership. Calm, steady, and unwavering. Matt LaFleur just showed us all how to rise above the noise.”
By the next morning, the headlines read:
“The Day Matt LaFleur Silenced Hate Without Raising His Voice.”
Leavitt quickly followed up with a tweet, claiming her words had been “misinterpreted,” but by then, it was too late. The world had already witnessed LaFleur’s powerful response, and it was clear: he had used a moment meant to undermine him to deliver a timeless lesson in leadership and integrity.
The phrase “Be calm. Be clear. Be LaFleur” soon began trending across social media, as millions celebrated the quiet strength of a man who had been told to be silent — and found his voice in a way that resonated far beyond football.
Matt LaFleur had just redefined what it means to lead in today’s world — to remain grounded, to rise above the noise, and to show that sometimes, the strongest response is the one that doesn’t shout. Leadership is about actions, values, and the quiet strength to stay true to who you are.
