A number of high-profile volunteers with the group Girls for Trump flew to Georgia to supply aid for victims of Hurricane Helene within the group’s first mission earlier than they crisscross the nation to assist communities in want.
RNC co-chair Lara Trump, former DNC vice chair and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, former Georgia GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, and former ESPN anchor Sage Steele launched their “Save America” tour on Thursday in Austell, Georgia.
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The group traveled to Austell through business air. Their journey was paid for by the Trump marketing campaign, the group stated.
The group donated 1000’s of {dollars} of provides to Sweetwater Mission – a social providers group in Austell that helps to stop starvation and homelessness – with the help of Goya Cares.
“They put us on the map. We acquired a name from a girl in New Mexico eager to donate to us. And we stated, ‘How do you know about us?’ This lady was watching the rally with President Trump and the chyron on the display learn that Lara Trump was going to be visiting Sweetwater Mission with Goya Meals,” Sweetwater Mission govt director Pat Soden stated to Lara Trump.
“You’ve put us on the map, and I can’t thanks sufficient.”
Lara Trump stated, in flip, Girls for Trump is “extremely grateful for Goya Cares,” as a result of they’ve “allowed us to donate 1000’s of kilos of non-perishable meals for the individuals of this group.”
“We’re right here within the wake of Hurricane Helene and honored to have the ability to give again,” Lara Trump stated. “We’ve additionally been in a position to safe water, blankets, diapers, and objects to satisfy the speedy wants of these impacted by Hurricane Helene.”
However Lara Trump stated that is “only the start.”
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“We’re kicking off our Girls for Trump tour in Georgia, and we’ll be headed everywhere in the nation supporting communities throughout this nice nation,” Trump stated.
Reflecting on the go to, Gabbard instructed Fox Information Digital that it was a “privilege to shine a lightweight on the extremely inspiring impression native Georgia nonprofits like Sweetwater Mission are having on those that need assistance essentially the most.”
“I’m grateful to have had the chance to affix Lara Trump, Sage Steele, Danica Patrick and plenty of volunteers to pitch in and thank the hardworking employees and volunteers, particularly throughout a time of nice hardship and determined want within the wake of Hurricane Helene,” Gabbard stated.
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Hurricane Helene killed no less than 232 individuals because the storm tore by way of the southeast. Lots of extra are nonetheless unaccounted for from the deadliest mainland U.S. hurricane since Katrina.
Girls for Trump are anticipated to journey throughout the nation, with every go to targeted on philanthropic efforts to assist communities in want.