BREAKING NEWS: Kruk and Kuip Invest $15 Million to Create Shelter for Homeless Youth in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA — In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, beloved San Francisco Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper—affectionately known as “Kruk and Kuip”—have announced a joint $15 million investment to convert a historic San Francisco home into a shelter for homeless youth.
The new facility, to be named Kruk & Kuip House, will serve as a refuge for unhoused youth aged 15 to 24, offering not only safe housing but also educational resources, job training, mental health services, and mentorship programs. Located in the Mission District, the shelter is set to open in mid-2026 and will accommodate up to 80 residents at a time.
Krukow and Kuiper, both legendary figures in Bay Area sports and longtime advocates for charitable causes, made the announcement Friday morning alongside city officials and representatives from several nonprofit partners. Their goal: to help end youth homelessness in one of the most expensive and challenging housing markets in the country.
“This city has given us so much throughout our careers,” Kuiper said. “We’ve walked these streets, met these kids, and seen the struggle up close. It’s time we gave something back—something lasting.”
Krukow echoed the sentiment, adding, “We’re not just building a shelter. We’re building hope, stability, and opportunity for young people who’ve been forgotten.”
The project will partner with organizations like Larkin Street Youth Services and Compass Family Services to ensure the facility offers wraparound support—including mental health counseling, addiction recovery programs, tutoring, and career development services.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed praised the initiative, calling it “a powerful statement of community-driven leadership” and thanking Kruk and Kuip for their commitment to vulnerable youth.
“There’s nothing more San Francisco than looking out for each other,” Breed said. “And that’s exactly what Kruk and Kuip are doing.”
The announcement has sent waves through the baseball community, with fans, players, and colleagues expressing admiration for the duo’s off-field efforts. Hashtags like #KrukKuipCare and #GiantsGiveBack quickly trended across social media platforms.
As voices of the Giants for decades, Kruk and Kuip have captured hearts with their humor and passion for the game. Now, they’re using their platform to change lives—one youn
g person at a time.
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