The Daily Signal Virginia Woman Gives $150K Lottery Winnings to Three Nonprofits
Sep 18, 2025
Gillian Gonzales, a representative of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, joins to discuss the organization's vital support for active-duty sailors and their families. They delve into the history and mission of NMCRS, which has been around since 1904. The conversation highlights Carrie Edwards' generous decision to donate her $150,000 lottery winnings to three nonprofits, including NMCRS. Gonzales emphasizes the impact of such contributions, illustrating how they help service members and their families during challenging times.
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Lottery Winner Chooses Charity
- Carrie Edwards won $150,000 in the Powerball and chose to split it three ways to charities.
- She donated $50,000 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society because of her family's long support of the organization.
Century-Old Mission Evolved
- The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society began in 1904 to support widows and orphans when no life insurance existed.
- It now provides financial stability, interest-free loans, and a global visiting nurse program for sailors, Marines, and families.
Disaster Spurs Lasting Support
- Mass-casualty incidents drove the creation of NMCRS because communities couldn't shoulder losses by passing the hat.
- The organization filled a systemic gap before modern insurance and official benefits existed.