Joshua, 21 years old, CA | 18 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 09/12

Wish submitted by:

Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)

Joshua is a bright young man getting ready to leave foster care and become independent. After years in the foster system, he feels excited about his future. This change is not just a step; it’s the start of a new chapter in his life. Joshua is known for his positivity and love for life. He enjoys storytelling, especially through movies and TV shows, and finds inspiration in the characters and stories. He is also an aspiring chef who enjoys cooking. He spends time watching cooking videos, trying out new recipes, and dreams of hosting dinner parties in his own kitchen. For Joshua, cooking is more than just a hobby; it's a way to express his creativity and care for others.

As Joshua works to build a stable and healthy life on his own, he is focusing on establishing routines that support his independence. One of his biggest challenges is managing laundry. Due to physical limitations and limited access to transportation, getting to a laundromat can be quite difficult. A portable washing machine would greatly alleviate this issue, allowing him to care for his clothes and home more easily. This change would not only help him maintain his dignity and confidence but also enable him to stay on top of his laundry for his health and present himself well during job interviews and in future work.