Tonya, 24 years old, NY

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Tonya is a passionate young woman living in NYC and navigating adult life after leaving foster care in 2022. She loves to help people feel their best and confident. In her free time, Tonya relaxes by walking to Central Park and binge-watching her favorite TV shows.

After aging out of foster care, Tonya found that the transition meant stepping into independence quickly, managing housing, bills, and school planning largely on her own. She recently enrolled in a sociology class as part of her continued education. The required textbook, Sociology: An Introduction by Richard T. Schaefer, is more than she can afford right now while she is working to cover her basics by herself and stay on track. Having this textbook would mean she can keep up with readings, participate fully in class, and complete assignments without falling behind. It is a practical need, but it also represents something bigger for Tonya, having the tools she needs to show up for school and keep building stability one step at a time.