Ruby, 20 years old, CA | 33 DAYS WAITING

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Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)

Ruby is a determined young woman living with her brother, who also serves as her foster parent. Their supportive relationship provides her with a stable home, enabling her to focus on her personal and academic goals. She studies at Citrus College, working hard to build a solid foundation for her future while exploring her career options. In addition to being a full-time student, Ruby works part-time at an after-school program, where she mentors younger kids. Her job has provided her with valuable experience and a stronger connection to her community. As a young adult in the foster care system, Ruby makes the most of the support around her and is dedicated to creating a stable, self-sufficient future.

Ruby really needs a new laptop to help her with college and her job at an after-school program. Her current laptop keeps shutting off and sometimes won't turn back on, which makes it hard for her to finish assignments, attend classes, and stay organized. A new, reliable laptop would help her access online resources, submit her work on time, and fully engage in her education. It would also make her job easier since she needs a dependable device for planning activities and communicating with her team. Ruby is a dedicated student, and having a new laptop would make her daily life easier and help her stay focused on her goals for a better future.