Seasonal & Holidays

Big-Hearted Joliet Mom Has Been There For Son At Highest And Lowest

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Joliet area. Meet Maria Gonzalez, of Joliet.

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to show moms across the country some love this Mother's Day. Meet Maria Gonzalez of Joliet, Illinois.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to show moms across the country some love this Mother's Day. Meet Maria Gonzalez of Joliet, Illinois. (Courtesy of Victor Gonzalez)

JOLIET, IL— Moms do so much for everyone around them. We try to celebrate them all year long, but Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to shout it from the rooftops and post it on Patch: Mom rocks!

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours.

This submission comes from Victor Gonzalez, who nominated Maria Gonzalez of Joliet.

What makes your Mom extra special?

Maria Gonzalez is the sweetest person you know. She has a very big heart and always is willing to help the community out. She always gives an extra hand when you need it. She not only helps other people, but any animal that is hungry, she will feed and give water. She is an angel from God. She will never turn her back on anybody.

Why do you feel your Mom deserves the spotlight?

My mom has been there for me in my highest and the lowest. She never gave up on me, and now I am a strong man with respect for all women in the world.

Happy Mother's Day to Maria Gonzalez, and thank you for all you do!

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