Marcus, 24 years old, CA

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Marcus grew up in the foster care system in the Sacramento region and aged out in 2023. He experienced periods of unstable housing before finding his footing, but throughout it all he stayed focused on one goal: building a career in the culinary arts. Marcus is driven and self-directed. He spent years seeking work and gaining real-world experience, and he has a clear vision for his future. He is now a student pursuing culinary training and is in a transitional housing program for young adults enrolled in college or trade school. Along the way, Marcus is also focused on strengthening his financial literacy and learning how to budget and manage money independently. He is motivated to build these skills as part of his path toward long-term stability. Marcus is someone who shows up, does the work, and is committed to building a stable and successful future.

Marcus is requesting a laptop so he can be fully prepared when culinary school begins. He wants to start strong while everything is fresh, and having a reliable computer will allow him to complete coursework and stay organized from day one. For someone who has worked so hard to reach this point, having the right tools in place would make a meaningful difference as he begins this next chapter.