Valley Mom and Nursing Grad Surprised with SUV

A Surprise of a Lifetime

NARPRO a group of local small business auto repair shops devoted to quality service and giving back to their communities donated a 2005 Nissan Murano SL to a widowed single mom of four children today. It was a big surprise!

The mom’s name is Taralee Williams and she is a part of a Valley nonprofit program, Helping Hands For Single Moms.

NARPRO shops have provided car care advice, maintenance, repairs, replacement cars, and more for 10+ years to the moms in the organization.

The Nissan was initially donated by Community Tire customers, Leon and Renee Ellis. (Renee is a school nurse in Glendale, AZ.) Community Tire Pros are a member of the NARPRO group.

Introducing Taralee Willaims

The mom who was surprised was Taralee Williams.

I am Taralee Williams and I chose to become a nurse after my husband passed away 4.5 years. I had worked in the hospital setting before in foodservice and I loved seeing the children and bringing a smile to their faces as I brought in their food trays.

I want to help others and care for them as so many have helped me these past few years. I have four energetic boys who love to explore and climb everything in sight. It was a struggle going to school and studying in my spare time while juggling the household chores and meals.

The boys were upset when I had to study and not play all day with them even though I did try to give them time each day. They now say to me “now that you don’t have to study we can…” I am grateful for the many people who have supported me on this journey. I am grateful for my family and their encouragement and faith in me.

I am grateful for my faith that has sustained me given me the strength to continue on. I am grateful for the end of this journey and to begin a new journey with the knowledge I have gained and the people I can help with this knowledge.

Helping Hands for Single Moms

(HHSM) mission is assisting low-income single mom families as the mother attains a college education, financial independence, and positive family legacy. For more information visit HelpingHandsforSingleMoms.org

NARPRO (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals)

We are dedicated community members who understand the value of giving. We proudly support the moms enrolled in the Helping Hands for Single Moms program.

We help car owners find skilled and honest car repair shops. NARPRO only recommends independent, family-owned, full-service auto repair shops that have passed 26 rigorous tests. Visit NARPRO.com to find recommended shops near your work or home.