Ares, 22 years old, CA | 13 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 05/01

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Ares is a former foster youth who works at a local eatery and spends his free time at home or visiting family. He focuses on maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle and avoids vices to save money for small pleasures, like going to the movies or visiting a theme park.

Ares is getting ready to start college with big dreams and a lot of determination. However, like many young people who have been in foster care, he doesn’t have the financial or tech support that many of his classmates do. Having a personal laptop isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for his success. Nowadays, college relies heavily on technology. He needs a laptop to do assignments, research, attend online classes, access textbooks, apply for financial aid, and communicate with his professors. Without his own laptop, he has to depend on public resources, which makes it harder for him to keep up with his studies. A laptop also gives Ares a sense of independence and dignity. It helps him connect with mentors, apply for jobs and internships, manage his finances, and build important digital skills for the future.