𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 $𝟱.𝟲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻…..𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

In a powerful act of generosity that has captured national attention, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has reportedly invested $5.6 million to transform one of his residential properties into a state-of-the-art shelter for homeless and vulnerable youth. The project, still in its early stages, is being hailed as one of the most significant community-driven initiatives led by an AFL player in recent years.

According to sources close to the club, the facility will include 24/7 safe accommodation, counselling services, a learning and skills development centre, and dedicated spaces for recreation and mentorship programs. Moore emphasised that the goal is not only to provide temporary housing, but to create a supportive environment that helps young people rebuild their confidence and long-term stability.

Community organisations across Melbourne have praised Moore’s leadership, noting that the growing youth homelessness crisis requires bold action from both public and private figures. Many expect the shelter to serve as a model for future collaborations between athletes, charities, and local councils.

Moore’s initiative has sparked an outpouring of support from AFL fans, Collingwood members, and youth advocacy groups, who describe his investment as a “game-changing act of compassion.” More updates on the project’s timeline and community partnerships are expected in the coming weeks… read more