A Dewalt rolling tool box for Tommy to keep his welding tools together
Tommy, 21 years old, CA
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AcademySTAYTommy is a former foster youth who aged out of care. He lives in stable housing and is studying to be a welder. Tommy struggled with homelessness and managing his coursework without a permanent home. Now that he has stable housing, he can focus on his education. Motivated and goal-oriented, Tommy is working hard to build a future.
Tommy is a 20-year-old welding student at UTI, working hard to build a career in skilled trades. After facing challenges like aging out of foster care and being homeless, he now has stable housing through AcademySTAY and is focused on perfecting his welding skills. As he goes through his program, he's gathering tools like torches, grinders, clamps, safety gear, and metal materials for his practice projects. However, he doesn’t have a good way to transport all his tools safely between home, school, and job sites. A professional rolling toolbox would really help Tommy stay organized and protect his tools. It would allow him to keep everything neat and ready for use, so he can show up prepared for class and job opportunities. This toolbox would mean more than just storage; it would give him a sense of professionalism and pride in his work.
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Samantha grants the wish for Tommy! Thanks Samantha.
"Tommy! Keep up the excellent work. I hope this toolbox helps you in you ❤️"
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"Thank you for fulfilling Tommy’s wish for a rolling toolbox to store and transport his welding gear. Tommy is a focused, hard-working student training for a future in the skilled trades. After aging out of care and experiencing homelessness, he’s now rebuilding stability through school and housing with AcademySTAY. As he collects essential tools for class and hands-on practice, this rolling toolbox became a crucial need—not just for organization, but for confidence. Thanks to you, Tommy now has a safe, professional way to keep his welding tools ready for every class, project, or job site. Your gift brought him one step closer to his goals—and gave him a real sense of pride in the path he’s forging. From all of us, thank you for supporting his future."