NLE Choppa’s mother stepped up when Memphis hearth victims wanted assist most, providing free housing for 2 months over the Christmas season.

The mom and supervisor of rapper NLE Choppa stepped up when a Memphis household misplaced every little thing in a devastating condominium hearth simply days earlier than Christmas.

Angeleta Potts didn’t hesitate to open her coronary heart and residential to the Jefferson household after studying about their determined scenario. The Jefferson household discovered themselves homeless after a December 19 hearth destroyed their Fox Meadows condominium advanced unit.

Fire crews responded to 2821 Los Gatos Court round 5:16 P.M. when a pizza field left on a range ignited and unfold all through the two-story duplex. The blaze triggered $320,000 in constructing injury and $160,000 in content material losses.

“I’m still overwhelmed… no words to explain this feeling that I have,” said fire victim Corey Jefferson.

The household had been staying in several places, some in accommodations, others with family, after shedding their dwelling. Potts realized in regards to the household’s scenario and instantly knew she had to assist.

“Wow, like, if that was to happen to me, I would pray that somebody would reach out and want to help me,” she mentioned.

Within simply two hours of listening to about their plight, Potts made a life-changing supply. She supplied the Jefferson household with a rent-free dwelling for 2 months, permitting them to remain collectively beneath one roof throughout the vacation season.

“Just to think about children not having anywhere to stay or don’t have any toys to open up on Christmas… that just wouldn’t sit well with me,” Potts defined about her motivation to assist.

Potts has been acknowledged for her neighborhood management earlier than, not too long ago receiving honors for her work guiding her son NLE Choppa and serving as a task mannequin in Memphis. Her fast response to assist the hearth victims exhibits her dedication to giving again to her neighborhood extends far past her skilled duties.

Property managers at The Hamlet advanced are working to search out out there models for the opposite displaced households.

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