Mother with Special Needs Kids Wins Patch’s Monthly Car Repair

A para educator at a special needs preschool in the will now be able to repair her car despite an income-less summer.

Thanks to ’ generosity, Deanna Celis and her family will have a smooth running car, one less thing to cause worry.

There are fewer employment opportunities for Celis in the summer, and the tough economy has been impacting her husband’s work for the past several years.

“We are now fighting desperately to prevent losing our small home,” Celis said. “Any repair work that you could provide would be valued as well as greatly appreciated.”

Last month, the Kemper family was selected and this is what she had to say about the repairs:

“I just wanted to say thank you to the beautiful people here who made this happen for us. Sophia's had the kindest and friendliest staff I have ever met and did an amazing job on my car. Thank you, thank you, thank you! This meant so much to us.”

Do you know another family in need?

Nominate a family in need (it could be your own family!) by emailing stacie@patch.com with the subject line "Car Repair." Please include the following:

• Family’s name
• Family’s contact number
• Brief description of why they’re deserving (~250 words)

On the first of every month, we’ll select a winner and then post a brief article on Patch.  

Requirement: Winning families must be willing to have their photo taken at Sophia’s Euro Asia Motors. Families must have members living in Redwood City.

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