Ruben
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Ruben

Even through it all, Ruben remains humble, hardworking, and full of heart.

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Selena
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Selena

Selena has spent 13 years navigating the foster care system, facing challenges like homelessness, uncertainty, and struggling to meet basic needs like food and safety.

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Isabelle
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Isabelle

Thanks to the support of Dream Makers like you, Isabelle’s dream of tuition assistance was fulfilled,

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Shatera
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Shatera

Shatera came to us dreaming of exercise equipment like weights, a mat, and clothing.

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Allison
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Allison

For Allison, creating jewelry is more than a hobby…it’s a way to tell her story through art.

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Michael
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Michael

Months later, Michael had another dream: a laptop for his doctoral program. And once again, you made it happen

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Akira
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Akira

Her dream was simple but deeply needed: a washer and dryer. Without them, she’s had no choice but to use a laundromat in a dangerous area, a place where she’s had clothes stolen and where fear has become part of her routine.

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Lodrigue
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Lodrigue

When Lodrigue, a former foster youth, dreamed of sharing his music with the world, you helped make it happen. After four years in foster care, he earned his high school diploma and an Associate’s degree but he still lacked the tools to bring his music to life.

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Janay
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Janay

Her dream? Snow tires to keep her safe and on the road this winter as she works hard to build her future.

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Vanessa
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Vanessa

Vanessa’s dream of graduating from college is one step closer to reality, thanks to a laptop that’s now in her hands and changing her everyday life!

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Bobbi
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Bobbi

When Bobbi aged out of care, her goal was to live a life with purpose and help others heal by becoming a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and PTSD.

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Alivia
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Alivia

A painful dental issue stood in her way — an urgent root canal she couldn’t afford.

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Devoshar
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Devoshar

Thanks to your support, Devoshar now has what she needs to begin rebuilding her confidence — one rep, one step, one day at a time.

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Adin
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Adin

With reliable transportation now, Adin can show up for his future, on time and on purpose.

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Aaron
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Aaron

Aaron is a resilient and compassionate young man who spent 13 years in foster care and aged out at 18.

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Bryan
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Bryan

When Bryan came to Dream Makers, his dream wasn’t extravagant. He simply needed an iPad — a tool to help him complete his college homework and pursue his goal of becoming a software developer.

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Chaz
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Chaz

Meet Chaz, a determined, selfless, and passionate young man who aged out of foster care at 18 and has been navigating life on his own ever since.

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Isabel
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Isabel

Isabel spent over seven years in the foster care system. When she aged out she was still in high school and didn’t have a home or a place to go.

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Summer
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Summer

Summer’s dream of having her own bedroom set was fulfilled, giving her a comfortable mattress, sturdy frame, and soft sheets to call her own.

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Riley
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Riley

Thanks to the support of a generous donor, Riley’s dream became a reality, equipping him with the tools he needed to start his journey toward achieving his GED!

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