California Police Chief Buys Car for Homeless Family

Tim Conn has been living with his wife and children in the river bottoms of Yuba County, north of Sacramento, for three years. The homeless man was in desperate need of a new job after getting laid off, and a new car, NBC News reported.

"I just can't get a step ahead, get a job. The economy is shot, and now the car is shot," Conn told NBC affiliate KCRA.

Conn was offered a great deal on a used car, but he still couldn't afford it. He voiced his frustrations on Facebook, where Marysville Police Chief Aaron Easton read his post — and saw an opportunity to make a difference.

The father of three wanted to purchase the car for the Conns. But if he did, his kids would have to give up Christmas presents of their own this year.

"To their credit ... I have some great kids and all of them said, 'Absolutely. Let's help this family out,'" Easton told KCRA.

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