James, 28 years old, NY | 63 DAYS WAITING

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City Living NY

James is a tenacious young person who spent most of his childhood in the foster care system in New York City. After being out of care, he got his own apartment and began supporting himself for the first time. His drive is unstoppable. James wanted to continue elevating himself by completing various trainings and obtaining certifications that would help him in his quest to achieve financial independence. He would love to learn how to swim since he loves the ocean. His goal is to become knowledgeable in a variety of fields, which would help ensure that he has the skills needed to navigate adulthood.

James is now on his own, and he would like to earn more since the cost of living is skyrocketing. He is struggling to make ends meet while working at his current job. To improve his situation, he wants to take a security guard training course so that he can secure another job to supplement his income. With many dreams he hopes to achieve, first, he needs an iPad to get started on his journey toward a better future. He believes that with the right tools and training, he can turn his aspirations into reality.