Octavia, 31 years old, NJ

Octavia is a dedicated single mother raising three beautiful children: twin girls and a child with autism. Life has not been easy for her. After caring for her aging parents until their passing, she found herself without stable housing and had to move into a one-bedroom apartment with her sister and children. Octavia is also a survivor of domestic violence and is doing everything she can to create a safe and nurturing environment for her children. Since she is the full-time caregiver for her child with autism, she is currently unable to work. However, she has recently achieved a new goal by moving into a place of her own.

Wishes submitted by:

Urban League of Hudson County