Mila, 23 years old, NJ

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Mila and her brother were raised by their grandmother until Mila turned 16, when their grandmother's dementia led to heartbreaking separations. Mila and her brother were placed in group homes. Growing up quickly, Mila faced a tough childhood marked by her mother’s addiction and abuse, leading to their removal from home. Now, despite having only a third-grade education and never finishing high school, Mila is determined to earn her GED and pursue a nursing career for stability. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking in parks, making jewelry, writing songs, photography, and singing. With support, she dreams of becoming an actress or model.

Mila is an incredibly strong young woman who survived her mother’s struggles with addiction and being placed in multiple group homes at a young age. Despite the odds stacked against her, Mila is determined to change the direction of her life by setting and obtaining goals. One of her current goals is to have a healthy lifestyle. She wants to start working out at the gym, but she needs a pair of sneakers. Having new sneakers will help motivate Mila to get up and get moving.