Matthew, 18 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 05/22

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Matthew is a focused young man with clear goals for his future. Currently in extended foster care, he is developing independent living skills and aiming to earn his high school diploma. He is interested in a construction trade program to gain hands-on skills for stable employment. Despite facing challenges in transitioning to independent living and experiencing anxiety, he manages it well and is committed to personal growth. Matthew has a supportive circle of friends, a caring girlfriend, and his CASA for guidance. In his free time, he enjoys the beach, playing video games, and catching up on sleep. Overall, he is a motivated individual working towards a stable future.

Matthew is a motivated student who is currently attending an independent study program once a week as he works toward graduating. Reliable transportation has been a challenge, and although Matthew and one of his support staff are actively working with his school to establish a transportation service through HopSkipDrive, the process is still underway and expected to take a couple of weeks for approval. In the meantime, Matthew needs a way to consistently get to his program so he can stay on track academically. A Lyft gift card would provide him with safe and reliable transportation during this gap period, ensuring he does not miss important instructional time. Matthew is committed to his education and is doing everything he can to stay on track for graduation. This support would make a meaningful difference in helping him maintain his progress while long-term transportation arrangements are finalized.