Alexis, 19 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 09/05

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Alexis is wise beyond her years, shaped by the many obstacles she has overcome while growing up in the foster system. She has a personality that lights up every room she enters, drawing people in with her warmth and positivity. As an out-of-county youth, Alexis does not have a solid support system here in San Diego, though she stays connected to a few cousins from back home. Despite the challenges of being far from familiar faces, she is working hard to create stability for herself in her new apartment through a housing program. For fun, Alexis loves expressing her creativity—whether it’s decorating her home to make it feel warm and inviting or putting together outfits that reflect her unique style. Her resilience, determination, and joyful spirit make her a remarkable young woman with a bright future ahead.

Alexis has just started her first semester of community college, taking all of her classes online. Her current laptop is so slow that she is unable to download her assignments, making it incredibly difficult to keep up with her coursework. Her college doesn’t have an in-person campus she can visit; she has no way to access them elsewhere. A reliable laptop would give Alexis the tools she needs to fully participate in her classes, complete her assignments on time, and stay on track for success. With the right technology, she can focus on her education, build her future, and make the most of this critical first semester.