As people celebrate Veterans Day, one organization in particular helps veterans every day of the year.
On Thursday night, a unique fundraiser benefited the local nonprofit Still Serving Veterans. A drag show at The Camp raised hundreds of dollars for the organization.
"We are here tonight for the veterans," explained Sapphire Starlington.
She hosted the event, with all proceeds going toward Still Serving Veterans. The nonprofit helps veterans find jobs after their military service.
"The people that we help have been in the military for 20 or more years, and they're retiring, so that's a long time to never have to negotiate a salary or never have to interview for a job," said Debbie Joyner, chief development officer for Still Serving Veterans.
The organization's services are all free of charge.
"The only way that we're able to do what we do is because of the generosity of donors," said Joyner.
Donors like Jesse Priest came out to show his support for veterans.
"Especially during this day and time, we need to give thanks to our veterans and our servicemen and -women everywhere," Priest said.
Still Serving Veterans is honored the drag queens want to give back to them.
"We've never had a drag show to benefit Still Serving Veterans before," said Joyner.
The organization couldn't be happier with the turnout from the event. As Joyner said, "Every dollar matters!"
This is the first of four events that Starlington plans to host over the next week. All proceeds from the four events will go to Still Serving Veterans, and they expect to raise thousands of dollars for the nonprofit.
