Missy Elliott donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless via her mom, supporting meals, housing assist and longtime neighborhood reduction efforts.

Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless via her mom, Patricia Elliott, throughout a neighborhood meals drive on the Joe B. Fleming Building.

The donation was made via a partnership with Third Baptist Church to supply free meals to neighborhood members. Pastor Joseph Fleming mentioned they had been “passing out hope” via sizzling meals, a motorcycle drive and cellular pantry providers.

Patricia Elliott mentioned her household’s previous struggles and why giving again issues to them.

“Life is so short,” Patricia Elliott said. “You can be up today, and down tomorrow. But it doesn’t mean that you stay down, ’cause we were almost there, and that’s why it’s very sensitive to us that we give and we give back to the community.”

Missy Elliott’s hometown connection runs deep. Portsmouth honored her with Missy Elliott Boulevard in October 2022, renaming a portion of McLean Street after the Grammy-winning artist. The avenue dedication was a part of the town’s Entertainment District improvement and acknowledged her world influence on music and tradition.

The Virginia native has made historical past a number of occasions all through her profession. She turned the primary feminine rapper with six consecutive platinum studio albums and is the primary feminine rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Her philanthropy was acknowledged when Governor Glenn Youngkin declared October 17 Missy Elliott Day in 2022.

Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless will use the $50,000 donation to supply meals, shelter and housing help for folks in want. The nonprofit operates packages that give folks protected locations to sleep and assist them get again on their toes.

Elliott’s giving extends past this newest donation. She has constantly supported Portsmouth households via lease help packages and vacation toy drives. Elliott’s current philanthropic efforts embody lease reduction for households, $60,000 in toys for kids, and the supply of footwear and socks for elementary college students.

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