Patch’s Deck the House winner was the Powell family of Davis, California.
The began in mid-December, when readers across the country were invited to submit photos of their homes for the chance to win $100,000 for their local schools.
, Kristy Powell, a teacher at and a member of the winning family, called the prize a “blessing,” saying the entire community won.
To learn more about the Powells and the work they put in to win the contest, check .
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