A car is arguably one of the biggest necessities for any working single mother. So it's no wonder that California single mom Ashley Caldwell was "stressed out" when her old car didn't pass the smog test.
Luckily for her, Ben Clymer's The Body Shop in Yucaipa, Calif. gifts a rebuilt car to one hard-working person every year -- and this year, Caldwell, who works at a fast food restaurant while studying to become a teacher, was chosen. According to ABC News, the single mom submitted an application and essay detailing her hardships, including her financial and emotional struggles after leaving an abusive marriage.
"It's nice to be able to give out a little bit of a helping hand to help individuals like that. If we had more of that, we'd have a little bit more united communities," said Clymer, owner of the body shop.
Watch the video above to hear more of Caldwell's story, then check out the slideshow below for other people who received great news.
World War II Savior Reunited With Children He Rescued
This BBC TV show "That's Life" that aired in 1988 connected Sir Nicholas Winton with some of the lives he saved during World War II. In an operation called <a href="http://storify.com/storyvault/the-c" target="_hplink">Czech Kindertransport</a> Winton organized the rescue and safe passage of about 669 Jewish children who were designated for transport to Nazi concentration camps. In the clip, one of the children, Vera Gissing, embraces Winton and thanks him for saving her life.
Deaf Woman Hears Her Own Voice For The First Time
Sarah Churman, a 29-year-old who was born deaf, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/30/sara-churman-deaf-woman-_n_989220.html" target="_hplink">tries out her cochlear implants for the first time</a> with some amazing results.
Dads Find Out They'll Be Grandpas
When a same-sex couple receives news of a grandchild on the way, utter adorableness ensues.
Kid Receives Nintendo-64 For Christmas
A boy and his sister receive the N-64 and freak out. There are no words for how excellent this video is.
Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown
Kristen Bell has a thing for sloths. And we have a thing for how adorable Kristen Bell is when she thinks there's a sloth in the vicinity. MUST. WATCH. ON REPEAT.
Lily Gets Her Birthday Wish
"Oh my goodness," Lily tells her mother as she opens up her birthday present. But the gift gets better when the 6-year-old learns that she is getting her birthday wish -- <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/06/girls-adorable-reaction-disneyland_n_998989.html" target="_hplink">going to Disneyland</a>.
Soldier's Homecoming
A <a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/127341/military_dad_surprises_9yearold_during" target="_hplink">military dad surprises his 9-year-old daughter</a> during a school spelling bee. Spoiler: Everyone tears up.
Man Learns He's Cancer-Free
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/hodgkin-lymphoma-patient-_n_1625775.html" target="_hplink">Jake Bouma</a>, a 28-year-old Hodgkin's lymphoma patient, meets with his oncologist to discuss the results of his latest PET scan.
Dog Meets Soldier Returned From Afghanistan
Okay, so this isn't technically "a person" receiving good news, but what's a better example of pure, unbridled joy than a dog who is seeing her owner after 8 months? Gracie is so excited that she starts crying! Keep 'em tissues handy.
Marine Surprises Sister At Graduation
It seems the whole school was in on it. Instead of just receiving her diploma, Jessica was greeted by her brother who recently returned home from Afghanistan during her graduation from California Polytechnic State University.
Radio DJ Finds Out She Won
Detroit radio DJ Shannon Murphy of "Mojo in the Morning" finds out she won a contest and will co-host "Live with Regis and Kelly."
Son Meets Father After 49 Years
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/son-michael-hubbard-meets_n_1064094.html" target="_hplink">Michael Hubbard meets his father</a> for the first time in person after 49 years.
Justin Bieber Surprises His Biggest Fan
Paige, who calls herself Justin Bieber's biggest fan, got a special surprise from the pop star when he knocked on her door.
Lab Chimps See Sunlight For The First Time
This just fills us with utter happiness.
Misty Hyman
Misty Hyman totally wasn't expecting to win this Olympic race -- she had no idea she'd won until a few seconds after she'd finished. The look on her face is priceless.
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