Cheryl, 20 years old, CA

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Cheryl grew up moving from home to home, learning early how to survive on her own. Now, Cheryl works for the county, giving back to the same community that once carried her through her hardest years. She shows up with compassion, strength, and a determination shaped by everything she’s overcome. Cheryl's dream is to become a teacher. She wants to be the adult she needed as a child—the one who sees potential, who listens, who believes. After everything she’s survived, she’s turned her past into purpose, and her future is filled with hope.

Cheryl is hoping for something small but surprisingly helpful—a butter dish. Having one would keep her butter fresh, clean, and ready to use, instead of leaving it in the wrapper or struggling with cold, hard butter every morning. It’s a little gift that would make everyday meals easier and help bring a bit more comfort and organization into her kitchen.