Car wash helps elderly evicted women

MIAMI (WSVN) -- Two elderly ladies are receiving assistance from a car wash and generous businesses after they were evicted from their homes.

Monica Rose, 99, found herself evicted from her home when her landlord went into foreclosure, and the bank sold the house to someone else. "If we help people in other countries, why don't we help out our own?" said Miami-Dade Foreclosure List owner Luis Valdeon.

Luis Valdeon was able to get a judge to give Rose 60 days to find somewhere else to live. Without money, it would be impossible.

Rose is not alone. Teressa Rodriguez also found herself in the same situation. "She calls me and says, 'Luis, I've known you, I see you for five years, I'm getting evicted on Tuesday.' I said, 'Oh, my God, another one,'" Valdeon.

Valdeon set up a car wash fundraiser, so the women would not be thrown out on the streets.

In addition to the money raised from washing cars, selling food and drinks, Valdeon contributed his own cash, as did several other businesses. "Monica, here's your check," said Valdeon, handing her $5,000 that 1-800-411-PAIN donated.

"Money is the easiest thing to give, so it wasn't even a thought," said Robert Lewin of 1-800-411-PAIN.

Other businesses chipped in too. "We wanted to assist them with a donation of $500 on behalf of National Title," said John Sanchez.

The fundraiser was a success. A total of $10,000 raised to help relocate the women.

Both ladies are overjoyed and appreciative of everyone who did everything they could to help them.

"Mucha gracia," said Rodriguez.

"Thank you," said Rose.

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