A UV Lamp for Ariela to cure her custom phone cases
Ariela, 16 years old, CT
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Unashamed IncAriela has been on a journey through foster care, looking for a place where she truly belongs. She’s a sensitive and creative person who feels things deeply, and she expresses those feelings through her art. At her group home, people appreciate her kindness and her ability to make them feel understood. Ariela has discovered a love for cooking. She finds peace and happiness in the kitchen. She dreams of becoming a chef, spending hours watching cooking shows on YouTube to learn new techniques and discover different cuisines. When she gets the chance, she loves to try out new recipes, pouring her heart into each dish to show love and care for those around her. What makes Ariela unique is how she finds joy in everyday moments. She believes cooking is more than just preparing food; it’s about creating comfort and bringing people together. Her goal is to attend culinary school and eventually open her own restaurant, where everyone feels welcome, valued, and well-fed.
Ariela is a bright and creative young girl currently residing in a DCF-run shelter, navigating one of the most uncertain seasons of her young life, yet her spirit remains unbroken. Rather than being defined by her circumstances, Ariela has set her sights on something bigger: launching her own small business, creating and selling custom phone cases. She would love a UV Lamp to help cure her custom phone cases, ensuring the charms and details she spends so much time on don't get damaged.
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"Dear Generous Donor, On behalf of Ariela, I wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible gift through One Simple Wish. The UV lamp and supplies you provided for her phone case business arrived, and the joy on her face was absolutely priceless. Ariela is a bright and creative young woman currently residing in a DCF shelter, and she's been working hard to launch her own small business creating custom phone cases. Your gift has been truly transformative for her work. The UV lamp allows her to properly cure her cases, ensuring that all the beautiful charms and intricate details she spends hours designing stay protected and perfect. More than just supplies, your generosity gave Ariela something even more valuable: the message that her dreams matter, that someone believes in her potential, and that she's worth investing in. During one of the most uncertain seasons of her young life, you reminded her that good things are still possible. Thank you for seeing potential in a young person you've never met and for choosing to make a difference in her life. Ariela is committed to making the most of this opportunity, and she's so grateful for your kindness. With deep appreciation, Sana Cotten Founder & CEO Unashamed Inc."