Tristan, 19 years old, CA

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Tristan is a bright and determined young man with big goals for his future. At just 18 years old, he made the mature and life-changing decision to move to a new city in order to create a better path for himself and avoid negative influences. Tristan is still learning his way around and building a new life from the ground up. While his support system in this new city is small, it is meaningful—he has a strong connection with his girlfriend, who has been a consistent source of support. He also maintains contact with his mother, who he speaks with from time to time. In addition, Tristan has a cat that he lovingly considers his baby, bringing him comfort and companionship. Tristan is incredibly proud of graduating high school last year, an accomplishment he once thought might not be possible. Today, he is working at a restaurant as a lead cook, where he continues to build his skills and pursue his passion for cooking. His dream is to become a chef, and he is actively working toward that goal every day. Tristan finds joy in creating meals and takes pride in seeing others enjoy the food he prepares. Outside of work, Tristan enjoys spending time at the beach and being with his girlfriend. These moments allow him to relax and recharge while staying grounded in the life he is building.

While Tristian is doing his best to support himself, the rising cost of gas has made it increasingly difficult to keep up with transportation expenses. Being able to reliably get to and from work is essential for him, not only to maintain his job but also to continue gaining experience in a field he is passionate about. A gas gift card would be incredibly helpful during this time. It would relieve some of the financial pressure he is currently facing and ensure that he can consistently make it to work without added stress. This is wish 1 of 2.