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Power Gesture Of Gratitude: Metallica co-owner James Hetfield Donates $15 Million to Help Homeless Community in Oakland

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June 3, 2025
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In a powerful gesture of gratitude and community spirit, James Hetfield, co-founder and frontman of the legendary metal band Metallica, has announced a $15 million donation to combat homelessness in Oakland, California. The announcement was made at a press conference outside the city’s Unity Shelter Complex, where Hetfield appeared alongside local leaders and housing advocates.

Hetfield, who spent much of his early music career in the Bay Area, said the donation was a way to give back to a community that had supported him during the formative years of Metallica’s rise.

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“Oakland gave me—and the band—a chance when we were just starting out,” Hetfield said. “This city shaped a part of who I am, and it hurts to see so many people struggling on its streets. I want to be part of the solution.”

A Multi-Faceted Plan to Tackle Homelessness

The donation, made through Hetfield’s newly established “Through the Never Foundation”, will fund a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing shelter, mental health services, addiction treatment, and job training to unhoused individuals across Oakland.

The plan includes:

  • $6 million to expand the Unity Shelter Complex with 120 additional beds and on-site counseling services.
  • $4 million toward transitional housing programs, focusing on at-risk youth and veterans.
  • $3 million to support mobile mental health outreach teams and addiction recovery services.
  • $2 million to fund vocational training and job placement programs tailored for homeless individuals re-entering the workforce.

Local officials applauded the move, calling Hetfield’s contribution one of the largest private donations for homelessness in the city’s history.

“This is a game-changer,” said Oakland Mayor Janine Torres. “James Hetfield is stepping up in a major way. This isn’t just a donation — it’s a lifeline for hundreds, even thousands, of people.”

“This Is Personal”

Hetfield spoke candidly during the event about his own struggles with addiction and mental health, drawing a connection between his journey and those living on the streets.

“I’ve been there,” he said. “Not homeless, but lost — mentally and emotionally. I know what it feels like to hit rock bottom. If I can help even one person find their way back, it’s worth every penny.”

The rocker, who has long supported charitable causes through Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, emphasized that this was a personal project driven by his desire to make a lasting impact.

Community Reaction

The announcement has sparked a wave of support on social media, with fans, activists, and fellow musicians praising Hetfield’s compassion.

Dave Grohl, frontman of Foo Fighters, posted: “Huge respect to James. This is what true rock legends do — they care about people.”

Local nonprofit leaders echoed the praise. “This gift is going to transform lives,” said Michelle Vance, director of Oakland Housing First. “It sets an example of what can happen when influential people use their platform for good.”

More Than Music

Hetfield’s donation arrives just two months ahead of Netflix’s highly anticipated Metallica documentary, Metal Up Your Screen, and as the band continues their record-breaking M72 World Tour. But the frontman made it clear that this announcement had nothing to do with publicity.

“This isn’t about headlines,” Hetfield said. “It’s about humans. It’s about Oakland. And it’s about giving people the dignity they deserve.”


James Hetfield’s $15 million donation marks a powerful new chapter in his relationship with Oakland — not as a rockstar, but as a neighbor, an advocate, and a man who hasn’t forgotten where he came from.

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