THE WATERMAN GIFTS 65-YEAR-OLD HOUSTON REGISTERED NURSE $3,000, NEW IPHONE, STREAMING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTLECONNECT™ CONTRACT |
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HOUSTON, TEXAS — The SouthSide Signal Sometimes the biggest story isn’t about what someone lost. It’s about what happens when somebody decides to help them rebuild. Houston registered nurse R. Millicent, 65, recently found herself going through a difficult chapter in life — and Houston entrepreneur LaMont “The Waterman” Gilbert decided he wanted to do more than simply offer encouraging words. He wanted to create an opportunity. Gilbert presented Millicent with $3,000 in financial assistance, a new iPhone, streaming equipment and a BottleConnect™ contract designed to give her the tools to begin building an additional source of income. The moment was emotional. Millicent, who has spent much of her professional life caring for other people, suddenly found herself on the receiving end of an unexpected act of support. For Gilbert, however, the gesture was about more than money.
The $3,000 gives Millicent immediate financial breathing room. The new iPhone and streaming equipment provide tools for content creation, marketing and online broadcasting. And the BottleConnect™ contract gives her an opportunity to participate in a business platform built around branded products, digital marketing and content. In other words: This wasn’t designed to be just a handout. It was designed to be a hand up. Millicent’s story is also a reminder that difficult seasons can happen to anybody. Working people struggle. Professionals struggle. Families struggle. And sometimes the difference between remaining stuck and beginning again is one person willing to open a door. The SouthSide Signal believes stories like this deserve attention too. Not every breaking-news story has to be about tragedy, crime or controversy. Sometimes the breaking news is that someone showed up for somebody else. And in Houston, Texas, that is exactly what happened. R. MILLICENT HAS BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY.NOW, HER NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS.The SouthSide Signal will be watching the story unfold. 📍 Houston, Texas THE SOUTHSIDE SIGNAL #BreakingNews #TheSouthSideSignal #Houston #HoustonTexas #TheWaterman #BottleConnect #RegisteredNurse #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #HoustonNews #GoodNews #Entrepreneurship |
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It’s small things like this that actually move the needle in people’s lives. Mad respect.
Love seeing the positive stuff coming out of Houston instead of just crime stories.
This is what being a neighbor is about. Real help, not just words.
Not sure about the contract piece, hope it’s not a hustle for her. But fingers crossed.
Does Millicent have a channel or something? Would love to see what she does next.
Everybody needs that one person to believe in them at some point. Glad she found hers.
Respect to The Waterman but also to Millicent for being willing to step into something new at her age.
Honestly, $3,000 isn’t life changing, but the business contract maybe will be. Rooting for her!
SouthSide Signal highlighting something positive for once. I’m here for it.
My mom was a nurse and retired recently. I know how hard it can hit when you slow down. Happy for R. Millicent.
So many people in Houston could use help like this. One step at a time, I guess.
Hope she’s not pressured to perform online now. The internet can be harsh! But wishing her luck.
Love my city. We support each other. Waterman always has and always will.
Good to see entrepreneur folks actually putting some skin in the game for their neighbors.
So many nurses hurting after covid, honestly. Glad to see Ms Millicent isn’t forgotten.
Gotta admit, I don’t really know what BottleConnect is, but props for giving her a shot.
Wish we saw more stories like this, real people helping each other, not just bad news.
It’s easy to throw some money around, but offering something to build toward… that’s next level.
Much respect to both of them. Millicent sounds tough. Not surprised she’s starting a new chapter at 65.
The Waterman legend continues. Old school community support. Love to see it.
I hope the BottleConnect thing works out for her. Does anyone know more about that?
A hand up, not a handout, we need more of that in Houston. Respect to LaMont.
Kinda wild that after all those years of helping others, she’s the one who needs help now. Life comes at you fast.
That’s awesome for Ms. Millicent. Nurses give so much. About time someone did something for them.
Glad to see LaMont still finding ways to uplift folks out here. The Waterman stays giving back, for real.