John, 16 years old

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John and his father fled their country due to an unsafe environment and were granted asylum here in the United States. However, the language barrier and lack of provided services have been challenging, and they have experienced homelessness. John is a very intelligent young man who enjoys drawing, painting, and playing video games. He likes hanging out with his friends and playing mahjong, a game of skill. He also enjoys playing basketball and ping pong. Additionally, he likes riding his new electric scooter, which was gifted to him as he does not have any other means of transportation.

John and his dad are living in a motel right now. They might not have much, but they’ve got each other, and that’s what counts. John loves grabbing lunch or snacks at the Wawa just down the block. If he could find a Wawa gift card in his stocking this year, it would seriously make his day!