Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy’s jersey number 1 isn’t just a random figure. It’s a mission born from the bond between Worthy and his mother, Nicky Jones, built on resilience, love, and giving back. What started as a small effort to uplift single mothers and local kids has found its biggest stage yet.

According to Rachel Segobia, executive director of The Single Mom KC, the city has “over 61,000 single mothers raising more than 115,000 children.”

And Worthy’s foundation, The Worthy 1s, has turned its focus toward helping Kansas City’s massive community of single mothers. Already active in Austin and his hometown, Fresno, they are now expanding to Kansas City with its eight programs. These include Back2School Grants, financial empowerment workshops, and Youth R.I.S.E. mentorship.

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