Melissa, 18 years old, PA | 4 DAYS WAITING

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Melissa spent several months in the foster care system before being adopted. Although she was grateful for her new family, she faced many challenges with her adoptive parents. After overcoming numerous hardships, Melissa is now studying art therapy at Arcadia and is embracing her newfound freedom. She is a talented young woman who enjoys drawing, painting, and photography. Melissa also finds comfort in her collection of plushies, which play an important role in her life.

Melissa is requesting a new tote bag to make it easier to carry her school supplies. As an art student, she often needs to bring a variety of materials with her, which can make her backpack heavy and uncomfortable to carry throughout the day. Having an additional tote bag would help distribute the weight, making her daily routine more manageable. She would also be able to use it when traveling between Arcadia and her home in New York, making it a practical item for her.