Tylesha, 21 years old

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Tylesha has spent most of her life in foster care until she recently emancipated. She has been working with case managers to establish her adult life and maintain stable housing. Tylesha enjoys spending time with friends and is currently learning to drive. Despite everything she has been through, she maintains a hopeful outlook on life. She is also one of her siblings who constantly looks out for the others in her family. Tylesha cares deeply and wants to help them.

Tylesha has been approved for her first apartment as an emancipated foster youth. Since turning 18, she has lived in transitional housing programs and has not had the freedom to choose where she lives, who she lives with, or how her space is decorated. For the first time in her life, she feels empowered to choose her own place, live independently, and decorate and furnish her home as she wishes. This is the moment Tylesha has been looking forward to since her teenage years! However, she needs assistance to make this dream a reality. Specifically, she requires help with the security deposit so she can move in soon. Tylesha has saved up some money and is eager to settle into her new apartment. This opportunity will help her move forward with her life!