Caitlin Clark & Connor McCaffrey Lead $5M Relief for Texas Flood Victims — “One Team, One Heart”
When historic floods devastated southeast Texas in late May, the destruction was swift and overwhelming. Streets turned to rivers, homes vanished, and entire neighborhoods were left underwater. But more than a thousand miles away, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffrey were watching — and they didn’t stay silent.
On June 1, the Indiana Fever star and the former Iowa basketball captain released a heartfelt 42-second video:
“We can’t just scroll past this,” Clark said.
“This time, basketball isn’t enough,” McCaffrey added.
That message launched Heart for Houston — a nationwide initiative that raised $5.3 million in 29 days. Youth teams pledged 3-pointers. NBA stars joined in. Even Matthew McConaughey got involved.
But it wasn’t just about money.
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1,400 families got rent relief
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7,000+ kids received backpacks
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80,000 meals served
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A veterans center rebuilt
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And a flood survivor wore a Caitlin Clark shirt as its first guest
Clark and McCaffrey did the work — no marketing, no fanfare. They called. They showed up. They gave.
“Basketball has given me everything,” Clark said. “It felt right to give something back.”
As they prepare to expand the project into Heart for America, their message remains clear:
Sometimes, the greatest assist doesn’t happen on the court.
