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.

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





