Often the early steps on the road to a better life are missed amid stories of the early struggle and ultimate victory. The truth is a lot of families who have overcome poverty and displacement ate a few dinners on the floor, spent a few months with their clothes in boxes, and had to make choices between utility deposits and things many of us have the luxury of taking for granted - brooms, dish soap, washcloths, etc.
Veneeca Jeffries works with ForKids in Chesapeake and carries a reputation for selflessness. Recently, Ms. Jeffries came up with a plan to meet the needs of families moving from shelters into their new homes. With her own money, Veneeca drove to Integrity Auto Group to buy a car for a raffle. At $50 per ticket and 500 up for grabs, the plan is to use the resulting $25K to fill U-Hauls with cleaning supplies and household items for transitioning families.
Surprise surprise. Instead of accepting her money, the Integrity Auto Group donated the car to the cause. They will host the raffle on Saturday, November 26th, at 8 am.