Raymond, 19 years old, CA
Raymond is a lively young man with big dreams, born into a troubled home surrounded by violence. The one stable figure in his life was his loving grandma, who became his guardian when he was ten and moved him to California. She taught him important values and nurtured his curiosity while taking him to church every Sunday. After her death from pneumonia, Raymond entered the foster system, which was a challenging experience for him. He was particularly affected by her passing and vowed to honor her legacy by succeeding in life. He enjoys playing various sports, but his true passions are football and music. Music serves as his coping mechanism, allowing him to express his emotions and cope with his past.
Wishes submitted by:
Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)