A Camera for Katie who calls this her "Therapeutic Hobby"
Katie, 19 years old
Wish submitted by:
NJ DCFS - Hudson CountyKatie is a loving and caring young lady who recently aged out of foster care and just got her first apartment. The hardest part about having been in foster care was being away from her brother, which continues to be a challenge, but she hopes to have a consistent relationship with them one day. Katie is a cosmetology student and will be graduating with her esthetician license in February 2025. During that time, she will also have her first baby. She has been working at Five Below since the summer of 2023 but is currently on leave due to her pregnancy.
Katie has been finding peace by spending time in the park and taking photos with her phone. This has increased into a new passion of hers, and she hopes to be able to take photography classes soon to help improve her technique. But first, she needs a camera. Katie finds going outside and taking photos to be therapeutic and comforting. This wish would mean so much to her and give her the opportunity to pursue her new passion!
Division of Child Protection and Permanency requests this wish for Katie.
One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.
Awesome Human grants the wish for Katie! Thanks Awesome Human.
"I was recently gifted a camera and have found so much joy in photography. I am so happy to be able to pay it forward. Enjoy your new camera and I hope you capture beautiful memories."
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the DCF for Katie.
DCF receives the wish!
Katie receives the gift from DCF!
"Katie teared up with joy when she saw her camera and couldn't wait to get on YouTube to learn all the best techniques to use it. She's very grateful and excited to start taking her photos. Thanks so much!"