Manijah, 16 years old, CA | 27 DAYS WAITING

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Manijah has endured a very difficult journey. He has been in and out of foster care multiple times due to his parents’ involvement in a domestic violence situation. For nearly two years, he experienced homelessness before finally securing stable housing. Even now, Manijah continues to struggle deeply with his mental health. His behaviors have become so severe that he requires a team of mental health providers on call to help manage his depression. Recently, two DCFS cases were opened and closed because Manijah and his siblings refused to attend school consistently. Despite these challenges, his mother is working tirelessly to support him and keep the family together. With the help of his service providers, there is hope that Manijah can begin to stabilize, improve his mental health, and re-engage with school. A thoughtful gift or gesture of care would remind him that he is not alone and that brighter days are possible.

Manijah is requesting additional storage for his Xbox to keep and enjoy the games that help him unwind and feel grounded. Having extra storage would allow him to access a wider variety of games that provide comfort and distraction during times of high anxiety, giving him a healthy way to cope and relax. This upgrade would also be financially beneficial, as it would save him the cost of upgrading or replacing equipment that he relies on for stress relief. For Manijah, this simple addition would make a significant difference in maintaining a positive outlet and supporting his overall well-being.