Heber dance team gets new uniforms after car fire thanks to local dealership

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A Heber dance team is getting a fresh start after a devastating car fire left them without uniforms just as a new season was about to begin.

Last month, the team's coach, Anel Nunez, lost her car and with it, all of the team's uniforms. It was a tough setback for the girls, who had worked hard to prepare for upcoming performances.

But this week, the community stepped in.

United Toyota Imperial surprised the team by covering the cost of brand new uniforms, giving the girls a reason to smile again.

"Anel and her team are part of the community, we're a part of the community," said Jorge Clue, General Manager at United Toyota. "You know, this community drives Toyota, so we felt obligated to help."

Coach Nunez says the support means more than words can express.

"I feel really excited, really emotional," she said. "I cannot believe this is happening to my girls and myself. I'm really happy, and I really wanna thank United Toyota for helping us out."

With new uniforms and a renewed sense of motivation, the team is ready to hit the floor once again, this time, with the community cheering them on.