Candace

Candace has been fighting for her future since she was 13.

After entering foster care as a young teen, she spent five years navigating life without the stability every child deserves. When she aged out, there was no safety net waiting, but she refused to let that define her.

Through it all, one dream never left her: becoming a teacher.

Now in college, Candace is showing up every day, not just for herself, but for her children, who are her reason to keep going. Every class, every assignment, every late night is a step toward building the life she’s always believed was possible.

But dreams don’t come easy when you’re doing it alone.

That’s why Candace’s dream of receiving her textbooks matters so much. What might seem like a simple need became something life-changing, removing a barrier and reminding her she’s not alone in this journey.

Because of a Dream Maker that fulfilled her dream, this semester isn’t just another challenge, it’s a real step forward. And for Candace, that changes everything!