When Rep. Jasmine Crockett stepped up to the podium in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, the audience expected a typical policy speech. Instead, they witnessed an act of selflessness that sent shockwaves across the nation. In an emotional announcement, Crockett revealed that she was donating her entire $12.9 million in prize winnings and sponsorship earnings toward the construction of new homeless shelters and permanent housing projects in the city where she grew up.
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The Roots of Compassion

The Project: From Promise to Reality
A Nation Responds
The Broader Impact

A Personal Sacrifice
A Legacy in the Making

Looking Ahead
A Closing Thought





