A Santa Clarita Veteran and his family were awarded a home valued at $500,000 by an anonymous donor through the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, officials said Friday.  

The Selection and Interview Committees of the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, operating under the guidelines set forth by an anonymous Santa Clarita donor awarded a veteran family with a home, according to officials. 

After reviewing and scoring more than 40 applications, the organization has  chosen veteran Ernesto Trevizo, his wife Alyssa, and their two children, Sonny and Zachary, as the recipients of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, according to officials. 

The Selection Committee narrowed the field to ten families, and from that group, five finalists were chosen to participate in personal interviews, according to officials. 

All five members of the Interview Committee agreed that narrowing the field down to one family was “extremely” difficult since each of the finalists’ personal stories are very emotional and each was deemed worthy of being given the home, according to officials.

As a follow-up, the Collaborative is set to work with the other finalists to assist in making sure that other options can be considered. 

“We also wish to thank the many community members who have contributed furniture and household items to enhance this amazing gift,” reads a statement from the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative Friday.

For Santa Clarita Valley residents, businesses or groups who want to assist a family in need, contact the collaborative by calling 661-670-8680 or by clicking here.

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