John, 49 years old, NJ

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John is a loving father to his 4 children including his newborn and does what he can to create a stable household for his family to grow and develop. John became unemployed 4 years ago after becoming physically disabled with a spinal condition. Despite the uncertainty and challenges, John loves spending time with his children and girlfriend and is always looking for ways to optimize family time. John has endured hardships, including experiencing homelessness throughout his upbringing and has embodied resilience throughout the recent reunification process of his family after difficulties finding employment.

John has enrolled in a program designed to help his family secure stable housing and reunite. He would love the opportunity to spend a weekend night together with his newly reunited family, sitting on a couch and watching a movie, especially during this challenging time. Currently, they are facing financial stressors that make it difficult to afford anything beyond basic necessities, like food. John is hoping for a new couch that would alleviate some of his worries, giving him one less thing to stress about as he navigates unemployment and works to provide for his household. Additionally, a new couch would help ease some of the discomfort caused by John's debilitating spinal condition.