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Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic, Mavs donate $1.25 million to Dallas Mayor’s fund, sources for winter storm relief

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9:06 AM on Feb 21, 2021 CSTThis story has been updated.With Dallas mired in another crisis — this time due to last week’s severe winter weather and statewide power and water shortages — a group of Mavericks are again pledging support.Owner Mark Cuban, CEO Cynt Marshall, and players Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell have combined to donate $1.25 million to the Dallas Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and to several local organizations helping to shelter and re-house families and homeless and low-income people in response to the weather.The Mavs Foundation and team sponsor Chime also contributed.“It’s not just about basketball here. That’s what I love,” Kleber said Sunday after the Mavericks’ practice. “When you have the head of the [organization], Mark, donating and showing and being a good example, everybody wants to jump in and help and donate where you can.“Obviously, it’s a very tough situation for a lot of people out there, and if you have the ability to help, I think it’s a good thing to step in and help, too.”It’s not the first time the Mavericks and Mayor Eric Johnson’s office have partnered. The Mavericks have also provided assistance during the coronavirus pandemic and after the October 2019 tornadoes.The city created the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund in 2005 to shelter Hurricane Katrina refugees. Money can be used only in response to a federal disaster declaration in Dallas, which President Joe Biden enacted Feb. 14 because of the winter storm.“I am beyond grateful for our partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and for the generosity of the organization,” Johnson said in a statement. “Our residents are hurting right now, and this donation will be a tremendous help to those in need as we deal with property damage, displacements, water accessibility and other related issues.”Whenever Dallas is hurting, we can count on the to step up and help out. Today, I am proud and grateful to announce that the organization has donated $1.1 million to the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund to help those in need. — Mayor Eric Johnson (@Johnson4Dallas)The list of other organizations the Mavericks’ donation will reach includes Our Calling, Austin Street Shelter, the Stewpot, The Family Place, Genesis Women’s Shelter, The Wilkinson Center, Housing Crisis Center, Voice of Hope and 14 YMCA locations.“I am always touched by the generosity of our owner,” Marshall said in a statement. “When my boss donates $1 million, it encourages the rest of us to show up and give. I also am very proud of our players who have always stepped up during our city’s time of need. This money will go a long way to get these organizations back on their feet.“We are heartbroken knowing that there are so many misplaced, hungry and cold Texans in our area, and the Mavs and Chime are here to help in any way we can.”Rick Carlisle, just after practice today, on the Mavs' $1.25 million donation toward winter storm relief: "I know the funds are needed. I know the help is needed. It's great to see. It's one of the reasons I'm proud to be a part of the organization." — Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan)Related:Related:.Get the latest news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox.By signing up you agree to our

9:06 AM on Feb 21, 2021 CSTThis story has been updated.With Dallas mired in another crisis — this time due to last week’s severe winter weather and statewide power and water shortages — a group of Mavericks are again pledging support.Owner Mark Cuban, CEO Cynt Marshall, and players Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell have combined to donate $1.25 million to the Dallas Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and to several local organizations helping to shelter and re-house families and homeless and low-income people in response to the weather.The Mavs Foundation and team...

Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic, Mavs donate $1.25 million to Dallas Mayor’s fund, sources for winter storm relief

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