Commanders Terry McLaurin Launches Charity in DC – NBC4 Washington

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin helps students in DC with access to basic hygiene products and laundry facilities.

The star player has partnered with United Healthcare to launch a new charity, Terry’s Locker.

“I’m just fortunate enough to work at the DMV not only on the field but off the field as well,” McLaurin said.

The first locker, set up at McKinley Middle School, is stocked with hygiene products students may need before heading to school.

McKinley Assistant Principal Rasheda Webster told News4, “Many of our students are displaced or have significant needs, such as access to clean clothing and daily hygiene items.”

There is also a new washer and dryer, supplemented with laundry supplies such as Tide PODS and bleach packs.

McLaurin says the goal is to ensure that students come to school without fear of being bullied. He said he has seen bullying happen in school because of lack of hygiene.

“They didn’t necessarily have the resources to be able to buy the uniforms that we have to wear every day, and unfortunately I saw kids being bullied because their clothes were dirty,” McLaurin said.

The initiative will continue to replenish all the intangible resources that the students need.

“Imagine children having to go to school without the resources they have and how that affects their performance in the classroom, both academically and socially,” said Anton de Roo, an employee at United Healthcare.

McKinley ninth-grader Melvin Johnson helped with the first load of laundry on Friday and told News4 he was inspired by the wide receiver’s leadership.

“It’s a good experience for me because I see that you can give something back to the community and people will be grateful for that,” he said.