Josie, 19 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 03/27

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Josie is a determined young woman who recently moved to a new area to pursue personal growth and new experiences. Josie's goal is to enroll in an EMT program in 2027. She is passionate about pursuing a career in emergency medical services and is currently focused on stable employment so she can gain work experience, build financial stability, and prepare for her future educational goals. Outside of work and her future career plans, Josie enjoys exploring new foods and trying different restaurants. She also loves relaxing at the beach, where she can unwind and enjoy some peaceful time. Another activity she enjoys is doing her makeup, which gives her an opportunity to relax, be creative, and practice self-care.

Joanna is a determined and resilient young woman who continues to push forward even when life presents unexpected challenges. Recently, Joanna exited her EMT program due to personal circumstances she prefers to keep private. Prior to leaving the program, she had already made the decision to leave her job so she could fully focus on completing her training. As a result, she is currently without an income. Despite this setback, Joanna has not allowed the situation to hold her back. Over the past two weeks, she has been actively applying to multiple retail and flower shop positions, showing strong motivation to get back to work as soon as possible. Her goal is to regain stability so she can cover her basic needs, including groceries and transportation costs. Joanna is also taking responsible steps to access additional support by applying for food stamps, but she is currently waiting for the approval process to be completed. In the meantime, groceries have become a major source of stress while she works toward securing employment and assistance. A grocery gift card would provide Joanna with immediate relief during this transition period. It would allow her to purchase essential food items while she continues applying for jobs and waiting for her food assistance application to be processed. This support would help ease some of the pressure she is currently experiencing and allow her to stay focused on finding employment and rebuilding stability. This is wish 2 of 2.