Trenton
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Trenton

Having the right resources has already made a huge difference.

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Sophia
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Sophia

After aging out of foster care, she has been navigating adulthood while recovering from trauma she endured both in and out of the system.

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Savannah
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Savannah

After aging out of foster care, Savannah spent years doing everything she could to create stability for herself and her young son, working full time, moving often, and living paycheck to paycheck.

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Odesco
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Odesco

When his dream of tuition support was fulfilled, everything shifted.

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Hadynn
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Hadynn

Because of your support, Hadynn’s dream of braces was fulfilled! Now that she’s begun her braces journey, Hadynn feels more confident every day!

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Claire
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Claire

Claire’s dream of a sewing machine has come true, and with it, a spark has been reignited!

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Eveny
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Eveny

When Eveny dreamed of a desk, it wasn’t just furniture—it was a space to study, stay organized, and work toward her future.

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Camden
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Camden

Now Camden parks his mobile barbershop around the community—cutting hair, mentoring youth, and showing how opportunity can change everything.

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Damareus
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Damareus

Thanks to Dream Makers like you, Damareus’ dream of earning a Psychology degree is one step closer to reality with a brand new laptop, giving him the urgent and essential tool he needs to succeed.

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D’Mya
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D’Mya

Growing up in foster and kinship care, D’Mya carried more instability and trauma than most adults will ever know.

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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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