Journae S, 18 years old, CA

Journae is an incredibly kind, compassionate, and intelligent young woman who has overcome many challenges with remarkable resilience. Despite facing significant hardships throughout her life, she has persevered largely on her own. In pursuit of a safer, more stable future, she made the courageous decision to relocate from Northern California to San Diego to leave behind an unsafe family environment. Since then, Journae has made tremendous progress. She recently moved into a transitional housing program, successfully completed her high school education through an online program, and is actively seeking employment. She is also committed to improving her mental health and is intentionally focusing on her personal growth, healing, and building a positive future for herself.

Wishes submitted by:

San Diego Youth Services