Joshua, 21 years old, CA | 12 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)

Joshua is a young man with high-functioning autism who will never be able to live independently. Despite this, he is quite independent in many ways and loves to engage in conversations. One of his greatest passions is gaming, where he truly shines. Joshua has had a difficult upbringing, having moved between several foster homes through no fault of his own. He is currently living in a group home, which is likely where he will remain. Although he is unable to hold a regular job, he enjoys volunteering and has contributed his time at various animal shelters because of his love for animals. Joshua is outgoing and enjoys having fun.

Joshua loves baseball. It brings him calm and focus in a sometimes overwhelming world. With its clear rules and structure, baseball feels predictable to him. He knows all the rules and players by heart. Since he lives in a group home, birthdays can be hard. On his birthday, October 15th, he didn’t get any gifts, but all he really wanted was to enjoy a game of baseball. This wish means everything to him.