Dahlia, 5 years old, OR | 4 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 02/27

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Dahlia is a bright, young girl who has truly loved kindergarten this year. She has faced a challenging season of transition and turmoil. In July, her great-grandmother’s house—the only home she had ever known—burned down, leaving Dahlia, her grandmother, great-grandmother, uncle, and older sister without possessions or permanent lodging. Since then, the family has been staying in hotels while working to secure stable housing. Although Dahlia is not formally in care, she has always been raised by her grandparents, who also care for her two older sisters, both of whom are part of the foster system. Through all of this strife, Dahlia has remained remarkably resilient and adaptable—kicking a soccer ball in motel parking lots rather than in her own backyard and beginning her first school year with ease and enthusiasm. She is a bright, shining light who loves dolls, playing make-believe, art, and slime.

There is no better feeling than being celebrated on your birthday! This wish will provide Dahlia with an extra surprise to open on their special day. Although their celebrations may look different this year, it will remind them that they are valued and remembered on this important occasion!