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HOLIDAY WISH

A grill for Caleb to cook in his new place

Posted Dec 5, 2024
This Christmas, Caleb has his heart set on a new grill—something he has been dreaming about for months. After years of moving from place to place without ever having a stable home, he is eager to create a space that feels warm and welcoming. With his new duplex, he sees the perfect opportunity to bring people together, and what better way to do that than with a barbecue? Caleb imagines hosting gatherings for his friends and neighbors, firing up the grill, and sharing good food and laughter. For him, a grill isn’t just a cooking tool; it symbolizes community, connection, and the chance to create the kind of environment he has always longed for. This Christmas, a grill would be more than just a gift for Caleb; it would be the key to making his new place feel like home and starting a tradition of bringing others in, just as he is finally learning to do for himself.

Caleb is 21 years old and lives in OR

Caleb’s journey through life has been anything but ordinary. Growing up in foster care, he cycled through multiple homes, never staying in one place for long. Despite the instability, he carried with him an unbreakable sense of hope and determination. Twice, he was adopted, only to face the heartbreak of those families not being able to provide the lasting stability he craved. But Caleb’s resilience kept him going. He learned to navigate the twists and turns of a life that was often out of his control, finding solace in his imagination and a deep desire to one day share his story with the world. One of his biggest dreams is to become an author, creating children’s books that inspire hope and resilience in young readers. He wants to write stories that show children, especially those in the foster care system, that no matter how many times life knocks them down, they can rise again. For Caleb, this is just the beginning of the life he’s always dreamed of—a life built on hope, creativity, and the belief that every child deserves a chance at a better tomorrow.

The Wish Story

The Lost & Found Institute requests this wish for Caleb.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

*OSW Reserve Account grants the wish for Caleb! Thanks *OSW Reserve Account.

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the The Lost & Found Institute for Caleb.

The Lost & Found Institute receives the wish!

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my dream of owning a grill come true this Christmas. After years of moving from place to place, finally having a stable home feels like a fresh start, and your gift means so much more than you might realize. For me, this grill is about creating a space where friends and neighbors can come together, share good food, and make lasting memories. Thanks to your kindness, I can begin building the sense of community and connection I’ve always longed for, right here in my new home."

Caleb receives the wish from The Lost & Found Institute

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