Uplift: Personal journey filled with warmth about a husband-and-wife team who founded homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tracy and Sunshine Gantt.

A husband-and-wife team who founded the first and only homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

Thanks for sharing the script! This episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass features a powerful and heartfelt interview with Tracy and Sunshine, a husband-and-wife team who founded the first and only homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

🌟 Key Themes and Highlights

Faith and Redemption
- Tracy shares a deeply personal journey from a troubled past involving street life, incarceration, and violence to becoming a pastor and community leader.
- Sunshine also opens up about her own struggles, including a period of homelessness, and how faith and resilience brought them back together.
Founding the Shelter
- Despite numerous obstacles—including zoning issues, lack of funding, and health challenges—they transformed a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse into a fully operational homeless shelter.
- The shelter now serves 50–60 individuals daily, offering meals, shelter, and care at no cost.
Community and Recognition
- Their work has been recognized with local and national honors, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
- They emphasize the importance of community support, with contributions from businesses like Home Depot and local churches.
Humor and Humanity
- The interview is filled with warmth, humor, and authenticity, making their story not only inspiring but also deeply human and relatable.
Call to Action and Support
- Host Rushion McDonald pledges a $1,000 donation and promises to visit and bake for the shelter residents, reinforcing the show's mission to uplift and support changemakers.

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