Parker, 14 years old, VA

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Parker, a rising freshman, is navigating the challenges of high school while being cared for by his grandfather through kinship. Their lives were turned upside down when a devastating house fire destroyed everything they owned, leaving them to adjust to life in a hotel efficiency. As they work to rebuild their lives, Parker looks forward to joining the NJROTC program at his school, eager to embrace new opportunities amidst the struggles.

Parker and his brother, both in kinship care, recently faced a devastating loss when a fire destroyed their home, leaving them with nothing. They are currently staying in a hotel, navigating this challenging time without their belongings. As Parker prepares to enter high school as a rising freshman, he finds himself in need of shoes to start this new chapter.