This past Saturday, the Soul Survivor Supportive Living Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing transitional housing for female veterans, received valuable assistance from Oklahoma City volunteers. The collaborative effort aimed at enhancing the living conditions of the facility.
Founded by Ella Jefferson-Seed, the Soul Survivor Supportive Living Foundation has been active for four years, offering a supportive environment for female veterans and women facing challenges such as disabilities, homelessness, legal issues, and sobriety hurdles. Jefferson-Seed emphasized the foundational mission: to foster healing and enable these women to rebuild their lives.
Volunteer Efforts Make a Difference
The weekend’s activities were fueled by the enthusiasm of approximately 12 volunteers from the Oklahoma City chapter of Business Network International (BNI), an organization focused on leadership, networking, and community service.
Bill Lovell, a chapter member, stated, “Today, we had a bunch of us come out, I think about 12 people, just making the place look great.” This spirit of community service reflects BNI’s commitment to support local initiatives.
Community Engagement
The event’s coordinator, Breshawna Chambers, described the members’ eagerness to aid Jefferson-Seed, saying, “I said, ‘Hey, we should go help Ms. Ella for our service day.’ And they were like, ‘Yeah, whatever she needs, we’ll do.’”
The volunteers engaged in various tasks, such as:
- Clearing overgrown flowerbeds
- Removing dead tree limbs
- Taking out an aging patio
Jefferson-Seed expressed her appreciation for the help, stating, “This is amazing, because I’ve been waiting for this help for a long time.” The transformation of the property not only revitalized the environment but also instilled pride in the resident women.
Hospitality and Community Spirit
A hallmark of Jefferson-Seed’s approach is her commitment to ensuring that volunteers leave well-fed. The well-prepared meals she offered served as a perfect complement to the day’s labor, keeping the team energized.
Lovell concluded with a sentiment of community spirit: “We’ve got the labor to do it, we’ve got the tools to do it, let’s help someone out.” This collaboration exemplifies the power of community outreach and support.
Learn More
To discover more about the Soul Survivor Supportive Living Foundation and its initiatives, visit their official website at www.urasurvivor.org.
