Loni, 11 years old, NJ

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Loni is an active girl who loves to play outside and often tags along with her brother. She enjoys spending time with her friends in their local community and loves hiking and biking through the woods on the trails. Loni plays organized volleyball and also handcrafts jewelry for herself and her friends.

Loni would like a bike so she can spend time with her friends and her brother while getting around town. She is currently living with a family friend of her mother, who opened their home to Loni and her brother after they were found living in a storage unit with their mother and her boyfriend. During that time, Loni and her brother were exposed to heavy drug use, which led to Loni being removed from her mother’s care. Loni’s father is currently unable to care for her and her brother due to financial struggles, unstable housing, and not having steady employment. He is reportedly staying with his ex-girlfriend’s parents at this time. Despite these challenges, Loni stays hopeful and enjoys spending time with her peers. She would love to join her friends as they ride bikes around the community, going to the pool or getting ice cream together. Having a bike would lift Loni’s spirits and help her take part in these fun, everyday activities with her friends.