Christina, 20 years old, OR | NEEDED BY 05/01

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Christina entered foster care at just 12 years old after repeatedly running away from an abusive home, beginning a childhood marked by constant movement between foster placements and group homes. Without a stable place to land, she often carried a deep sense of being unloved and unseen. Those early experiences shaped how she viewed herself and the world, making it hard to trust and feel safe. But today, Christina is on a different path. She is intentionally focusing on healing—learning how to sit with her emotions, understand them, and give herself the care she was once denied. Through this journey, she is beginning to build a sense of self-love and worth that no one can take away. Christina now dreams of becoming a therapist, hoping to one day support others who have faced similar pain, turning her story into a source of strength and connection for those still finding their way.

Christina is asking for a Fred Meyer gift card to help host a special Mother’s Day brunch. She would use it to purchase food, drinks, and supplies to create a warm and welcoming celebration for the mothers in her life. This gift card would help make the day memorable by bringing loved ones together over a thoughtful meal and quality time. It would be a meaningful way to support Christina in honoring and celebrating Mother’s Day.