Perrieon, 25 years old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING

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Men for Hope

Perrieon is a caring father, and his son is his biggest pride and joy. He vividly remembers the first time he held his son and how scared he was to hold such a tiny being. He thought about all the responsibilities he now had and his commitment to provide his son with everything he wished he had growing up. Perrieon grew up in the child welfare system, moving through shelters, programs, and relative care, and experiencing various disappointments along the way. Despite this, he was determined not to become a statistic. He wanted to create a bright future for himself and his child. He is taking courses to become an auto mechanic while juggling part-time jobs as he can. Although housing remains a barrier, he believes that if he stays on track, he will secure a good job and be able to provide for himself and his son, which is his deepest desire.

Perrieon has a talent for speaking and empowering others by sharing his story and experiences. He loves being invited to events or forums where he can share his message. While some of these events are unpaid, he appreciates the opportunity and considers it a way to give back to his community. He enjoys dressing up for these occasions and would like to buy a new outfit! This is wish 2 of 2.