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PEMBERTON, BC – JULY 19: MISSY ELLIOTT PERFORMS AT THE PEMBERTON MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JULY 19, 2015 IN PEMBERTON, CANADA. (PHOTO BY ROB LOUD/WIREIMAGE)
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In a heartfelt and generous gesture, Missy Elliott has returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, to make a significant contribution to those in need.
According to a report from the Virginian-Pilot, the iconic artist, renowned for her Supa Dupa Fly style, donated $50,000 to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA).
Alisa Winston, the executive director of PRHA, revealed that this substantial donation will be directed towards assisting 26 families who are struggling with overdue rents, offering them a lifeline to remain in their homes.
The announcement was made at the Dr. O. Marriner Family Life Center at Grove Church, a historically significant African American Baptist church in Portsmouth.
Missy Elliott humbly expressed her desire to use this moment not as a celebration of her own success, but as a way to give back to her community, demonstrating her love and support for everyone in the area.
This act of kindness coincides with the anniversary of the dedication of Missy Elliott Blvd in 2022, a street name that commemorates her substantial cultural influence on the town.
This remarkable donation couldn’t come at a more crucial time, as families across the country grapple with the escalating costs of living. To put it into perspective, the trend of multiple generations sharing households to alleviate financial burdens has reached a level not seen since 1971.
A recent survey by Pew Research indicated that 18% of the population has moved in with relatives in the past few years, with no signs of this trend slowing down.
More than half of the adult children living with their parents have cited financial benefits as the primary motivation. Approximately 30% reported that they are exempt from major expenses like rent or mortgage, thus enabling them to allocate their resources toward debt repayment.
Additionally, according to a Credit Karma survey, 29% of individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 are currently residing with family and have no immediate plans to move out. Missy Elliott’s generous donation exemplifies the power of community support in times of need.
