Tristan, 19 years old, CA | 45 DAYS WAITING

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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.

Tristan is asking for a gas gift card to help with transportation costs as he gets back on his feet after being unable to work for a period of time due to an unexpected incident. Being out of work created financial challenges, and although he is now able to return to his job, he is still feeling the effects of lost income and working hard to regain stability. One of Tristan's biggest concerns is the cost of gas. Reliable transportation is essential so he can get to and from work each day, but filling up his tank has become a source of stress. A gas gift card would help ease that burden and allow him to focus on rebuilding his finances while returning to a regular work routine. Tristan is motivated and excited to get back to work. This support would help bridge the gap during this transition and ensure he can travel to work consistently as he works toward greater financial stability. This is wish 1 of 2.