Jordan, 14 years old

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Jordan has been separated from his parents since he was three years old. He was raised by two distant relatives until recently, which has caused a lot of disruption in his life. He has struggled with feelings of abandonment, but he is beginning to settle into his new home and is starting to find some normalcy. Jordan is a great kid who loves playing sports, visiting his cousins, fishing, and socializing with friends. He excels in school and lifts weights at the YMCA almost every day. As an active child, he is very committed to staying involved and moving. Sports and working out serve as a form of therapy for him. Jordan is very smart, cares deeply about those around him, rarely asks for much, and has a laid-back personality.

Jordan desperately needs clothing, but he finds it difficult to ask for what he needs. Having worn hand-me-downs his whole life, he never complains and never takes advantage of the things his caregiver provides. Although she lacks the means to buy him new clothes, he understands her situation and doesn’t ask for anything. However, she knows that he genuinely wants to go shopping for himself and get new clothing. He longs to be like other kids his age, wearing stylish, name-brand items. All he wants is to fit in and feel connected to his peers. He knows that Ross has a wide variety of styles for young men his age at lower prices than most retail stores, which means he could get more for his money there. This is wish 2 of 2.