Amina, 18 years old, NJ | NEEDED BY 04/03

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After experiencing the tragic loss of her older sister due to gang violence, Amina and her baby were removed from their home due to safety concerns and her parents' inability to provide proper supervision and maintain stable housing. After being placed in foster care, Amina began a journey of healing. Despite her circumstances, she continued her high school studies and, as a testament to her perseverance, graduated early with straight As. Amina balances work and caring for her 3 year old child. She has recently struggled with hair loss and other symptoms of anxiety and would like to start a regimen of self care by gong to the gym consistently.

Amina has recently achieved several significant milestones. She diligently completed high school, obtained her driver’s permit, and started college with the aspiration of becoming a nurse, all while caring for her son. Balancing parenting responsibilities with her college coursework has been challenging, particularly in the area of academic writing. Her professors have suggested that she use Grammarly or a similar application to assist with grammar, spelling, and editing her assignments. An Apple gift card would enable Amina to download a three-month Grammarly subscription on her iPad, providing her with the additional academic support she needs to successfully complete her coursework this semester while continuing to pursue her education and support her son.