Ruben, 19 years old, CA

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Ruben is a kind and respectful young man who has shown remarkable resilience throughout his life. Having grown up in foster care and experienced multiple placements, he has developed a strong sense of independence and determination. In his free time, Ruben enjoys playing video games, visiting his siblings, and spending time with friends.

Ruben is a kind, hardworking young man who balances a full-time job and school with remarkable dedication. In the little free time he has, he chooses to spend it with his siblings, often helping his sister care for her newborn baby. He’s the type of person who receives a gift card and immediately thinks of his siblings before himself. Recently, Ruben’s sister moved out of their grandparents’ home, giving him his own room for the first time in his life. The mattress that had been in the room belonged to his sister, and she took it with her, leaving Ruben hoping to finally have a bed of his own, one that’s comfortable and big enough for him. He’s been excitedly redecorating his new space, making it feel like his own for the very first time. A new queen mattress would not only give him the comfort he deserves but would also complete the room he’s worked so hard to make his own.