Corina, 23 years old, OR |

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Corina entered foster care at just ten years old, carrying more weight on her small shoulders than any child should. She experienced two unsuccessful adoptions that deepened her questions about trust and love, but never lost faith in the possibility of healing. Now a young adult who has aged out of the system, Corina dreams of becoming a therapist and public speaker to help others confront their trauma with courage and learn to love freely. Outside of her aspirations, she brings people together through comfort, warmth, and good food, hosting dinners that fill the room with laughter and connection. Sharing meals creates a sense of community for Corina, allowing her to offer others the feeling of home that she longed for during her childhood. In those moments with loved ones, she feels a quiet kind of healing unfold. Every dish she prepares and every conversation at her table contributes to her journey of rewriting her story and empowering others to do the same.

This Christmas, Corina is hoping for something simple but meaningful: a new North Face coat to keep her warm through the cold months ahead. After aging out of the foster care system and spending so many winters without stable comfort, having a quality, durable coat would be more than just a gift—it would be a reminder that she is cared for and worthy of warmth and protection. Corina dreams of walking to school, work, and community events feeling cozy, confident, and prepared for the weather, instead of bracing against the brutal cold. A North Face coat would wrap her in the kind of security she has always tried to create for others, and it would make this Christmas feel like a step toward the stability and comfort she’s building for herself.