Celestina, 19 years old, CA

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Celestina is passionate about making a positive impact in her community and aspires to become a social worker dedicated to supporting foster youth, specifically within the San Bernardino County foster care system. Through her future career, she hopes to advocate for and empower children and families by providing guidance, resources, and support. Outside of academics, Celestina enjoys cooking, staying active at the gym, and organizing just about everything. Her attention to detail, caring nature, and commitment to helping others reflect both her personal values and professional aspirations.

Celestina is requesting grocery assistance to help cover the cost of her food necessities. Due to specific dietary needs, her grocery expenses have significantly increased, making it more difficult for her to afford essential items on a consistent basis. Despite these financial challenges, Celestina has remained highly dedicated to her academic success. This past Spring semester, she earned straight A’s on her transcript, bringing her one step closer to achieving her goal of graduation. Her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to her education are truly commendable. This is part 1 of 2.