Maria L, 20 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 04/24

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Maria entered foster care at the age of 11, along with her siblings, and was placed with her grandmother and aunt. Adjusting to this new situation was challenging due to a language barrier and years of instability, which had set her back in school. However, with the support of mentors and counselors, she developed resilience, humility, and empathy. Maria is proud to have graduated from high school and is now continuing her education in college. Majoring in communications, she hopes to use media and journalism to advocate for foster youth. Ultimately, she aims to create a platform that connects them to valuable resources and support.

Maria would love to have a cake decorating set. Due to her upbringing, financial worries are always on her mind. Baking helps her relax and take her mind off stress, but without the proper tools, it requires a lot of extra time and effort. She hopes to turn her baking into a professional business, and having the right tools would save her time, make practice easier, and help her take the next steps toward achieving her goals.