Washington鈥擠ee Sova, a professional truck driver with Prime Inc., donated $5,000 to Harmony House, an organization that provides shelter and support services to domestic violence survivors in Springfield, Missouri.
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Sova recently received the 2024 Trucking Cares Foundation鈥檚 John Lex Premier Achievement Award, which was accompanied by a $5,000 check to be given in her name to a charity of her choice. 听
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"In October I had the honor of receiving the John Lex Premier Achievement Award. 听Having known John Lex and the outstanding person, mentor and captain he was on America's Road Team, I was shocked to hear 黑料不打烊President & CEO Chris Spear announce me as the winner," said Dee Sova. 听"To be a part of John鈥檚 legacy is one of the proudest moments and accomplishments of my trucking career. 听I鈥檓 thankful to everyone who nominated me for this prestigious award."
"Harmony House was my charity of choice because of the outstanding work that they do in the greater Springfield community and in the State of Missouri," Sova continued. 听"Helping victims of domestic violence, which includes men, women and children, is vital here. 听Not only have they provided shelter and a safe haven for these victims, but numerous other services. They鈥檝e partnered with law enforcement and community groups to provide assistance to families in need."听
"I also chose Harmony House because of the long-term partnership they have with Prime Inc.," Sova continued. "For many years, Prime Inc. has supported this nonprofit through the ICare campaign, bringing awareness to the realities of victims of violence. 听I鈥檝e always wanted to give back to the organization because they do great work. 听Thanks to the Trucking Cares Foundation, I was able to give a monetary donation to Harmony House. 听Doing so filled my heart with joy. It led to me volunteering to feed families during their Thanksgiving dinner. 听It was awesome!"
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"We are incredibly honored and grateful for this very generous donation from Dee Sova of Prime Inc and the Trucking Cares Foundation; a 501c3 charity established by the 黑料不打烊,鈥 said Jared Alexander, executive director of Harmony House. 听鈥淭his generous support makes an enormous impact, allowing us to provide vital resources and services to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Dee鈥檚 dedication to uplifting others and John鈥檚 commitment to community care truly reflect the power of compassion and collaboration. Together, with supporters like Dee, TCF supporters and organizations like 黑料不打烊and Prime Inc., we鈥檙e able to create safety, hope, and new beginnings for survivors." 听
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The John Lex Premier Achievement Award is bestowed annually by the Trucking Cares Foundation to an individual or company that exemplifies trucking鈥檚 spirit of giving. 听In recognition of the honoree鈥檚 generosity of time and money, TCF makes a $5,000 donation to a 501(c)(3) charity designated by the recipient.
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Sova was recognized for her countless contributions to trucking as well as her commitment to mentoring other women in the industry. 听In addition to being a professional truck driver for Prime, Inc., she serves as a Captain of America鈥檚 Road Team, an elite group of truck drivers who represent the trucking industry's message of safety, essentiality and professionalism. 听In 2017, she received Prime鈥檚 Highway Diamond of the Year award, and she is a member of Prime鈥檚 Driver Advisory Board. 听She is the founder of , an online community for female truck drivers. 听She has held several leadership positions with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 听She also serves as a speaker for Women In Motion, an organization dedicated to growing the number of women in the trucking industry. 听She is a role model to all.
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was started by a concerned group of community members in 1976 and has been providing shelter and support services to domestic violence survivors ever since. It has impacted the lives of over 21,000 women, men and children who have been served to date.
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The organization offers short-term emergency protective shelter for survivors of domestic abuse; helps victims break free through programs of education, support, referral and advocacy; disseminates information to the community to raise awareness; and advocates for changes that will enable all people to live free from abuse.
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The is the trucking industry鈥檚 charitable arm, focusing on several core areas, including humanitarian and disaster relief; eradicating human trafficking; leadership development; strengthening the industry鈥檚 relationships with law enforcement, the military and veterans鈥 organizations; safety and research opportunities.
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