Vienna, 21 years old, CA | 3 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)

Vienna entered foster care at 16 and faced the tough reality of moving between different homes. During this time, she found comfort in drawing, using her sketchbooks to express her feelings and creativity. Art became her voice. Now, she’s focused on her future and is apprenticing at a local tattoo shop. She's learning how to tattoo and gaining hands-on experience. For her, tattooing is more than just making art; it’s about connecting with people and turning pain into something beautiful. Despite the challenges she’s faced, Vienna is determined to create a powerful and creative future for herself.

Vienna is requesting a nugget ice machine to enhance her work experience and well-being. Spending long hours apprenticing in a tattoo shop can be physically demanding, so staying hydrated is crucial. Nugget ice is gentle on the teeth and easy to chew, making it more enjoyable for her to drink water throughout the day. It also helps alleviate hand fatigue and swelling after long tattoo sessions by allowing her to ice her hands comfortably. Access to a nugget ice machine would be a small yet significant tool to support her health, focus, and creativity as she works towards turning her passion for art into a stable and successful career.