Equice, 19 years old, CA |

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Equice entered the foster system at a young age, and her early experiences shaped the strength, compassion, and determination she carries today. She has built stability through consistent work, maintaining her own apartment, growing her creative passions, reaching 10K as a content creator, and steadily expanding her hair styling business. Despite challenges with benefits, finances, and lingering impacts of childhood trauma, Equice continues to move forward with honesty and resilience. A quick learner gifted with her hands and deeply supportive of others, she remains focused on her future, planning to build her credit, return to school, and grow her business into full-time work. With support from her coach and loved ones, Equice is committed to creating the stable, independent life she has been working toward.

Equice’s Christmas wish this year is for a small Coach tote bag, something that feels especially meaningful because growing up, she rarely had the opportunity to make a Christmas wish, let alone receive brand-name items. Now, as she continues building her independence and confidence, having a high-quality bag of her own would be a reminder of how far she’s come. This tote would help her stay organized for work, school, and daily life while also giving her a sense of pride and ownership she didn’t get to experience as a child. This gift represents and symbolizes growth, stability, and the belief that she deserves nice things as she creates the life she’s been working so hard for.