On Sundays I write about individuals that we can praise and respect. Xavier Hamlett is such an individual.
From ABC 10News, San Diego:
“I’m from San Diego actually, Southeast, and I’ve seen a lot of homeless people growing up,” said Xavier Hamlett, a senior cornerback on the San Diego State University football team.
Hamlett said he always had a heart for those in need of some help.
“I always told people when I was in elementary school and they asked us what we wanted to be when we grow up and I told them I wanted to be a football player so I can give money and help people,” Hamlett said.
He’s making good on his goals of years past.
In January, he started a GoFundMeto help raise money to help the unhoused.
The SDSU senior told ABC 10News that he and others used that funding to help the homeless in downtown earlier this month.
Hamlett said those who attended the donation handout helped give food, clothing, and haircuts and donated sleeping bags from the Lucky Duck Foundation to the unhoused.
Hamlett told ABC 10News the goal is to eventually move beyond the GoFundMe as Xavier plans to build more partnerships with local businesses. He said he currently has partnerships with Tony’s Pepperoni Pizzeria and SimplyG Meals.
Xavier Hamlett not only talks the talk, but he also walks the walk.
3/9/25