Jade, 25 years old, CA

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As a former foster youth from a rural, multicultural background, Jade has faced immense challenges, including learning disabilities and family instability. Despite navigating the impacts of addiction and violence within her family, Jade has become the first in her family to graduate high school, earn an associate’s degree, and now complete her BA. She has managed to achieve all of this while coping with a disability and supporting herself after losing her job due to nonprofit funding cuts. Now, she is focused on healing and aims to build independence while giving back through a future career in psychology.

Jade is an aspiring therapist in her final year of her bachelor’s degree, determined to create a stable home environment that promotes her physical and mental well-being. A heavy-duty shower filter would alleviate skin and scalp irritation from hard water and chlorine, which are common in student housing, making a significant difference in her self-care routine. For Jade, access to clean water is essential for feeling safe and supported as she focuses on her healing and growth.