Jasper, 11 years old, WA |

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Jasper is a creative, kind, and resilient child who has shown remarkable understanding throughout his family’s experience with housing insecurity. During a period when his family moved between hotels while working toward stable housing, Jasper remained adaptable and positive. He consistently advocates for himself and his sister when they need support, such as winter clothing or food for the weekends, demonstrating maturity beyond his years. Jasper is a highly capable student who takes great pride in his work, particularly in writing. This year, without prompting, he authored a short story titled Forgotten and designed his own board game using school materials. Jasper understands the importance of education and is motivated by the belief that learning will open doors for his future. He has left a mark on many staff at his school who all care for his well-being and future.

Jasper is a highly capable student who understands the value of his education. He has thrived in this program alongside peers with similar abilities. In his free time, Jasper enjoys writing short stories, creating his own language, and even designing his own board game. Many staff members at the school care deeply about Jasper’s well-being, and he has left a lasting impression on numerous teachers with is resiliency and adaptability. After months of living in hotels and mission shelters following an eviction, Jasper’s family has recently secured stable housing. As they rebuild and replace what was lost, Jasper is currently sleeping on a pull-out futon and would greatly benefit from having a bed of his own. Jasper is a kind and creative child who is resilient and wise beyond his years. Providing him with a new bed would give him a comfortable, personal space of his own in his family’s new apartment.