Anthony, 14 years old, NJ | 20 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Family Connections NJ

Anthony's family has experienced significant hardship throughout his life, including financial hardship and housing insecurity. Anthony and his siblings had been temporarily removed from their parents and have now been reunified. He's a young man who understands the challenges his family has faced and rarely asks for anything for himself. Despite those struggles, he continues to show maturity, patience, and a strong desire to grow into more independence.

Anthony would like his first iPhone, which would be a meaningful step in that journey. As he gets older and more active in school and daily life, being able to communicate quickly and reliably with his family is becoming increasingly important. Whether it’s checking in after school, coordinating transportation, or simply having a lifeline in case of emergency, a phone would make a real difference in his day-to-day life, keeping him in touch with his family.