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Anonymous donors give car to 20-year-old girl raising 5 siblings

After losing her parents, the community stepped in
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CNN) - A 20-year-old Florida woman has had to grow up fast!

Samantha Rodriguez is raising her five younger siblings ages 6 through 15, after they lost their parents in recent years.

Now their community is stepping up to help. After hearing her story, a group of anonymous donors arranged to buy the family a Nissan versa.

The Orange county sheriff's office gave Rodriguez the good news.

Samantha said doing everything on her own is very hard, but the car is a big help.

She also said she is glad to have helpful people in her life.