Josiah, 26 years old, CA | 2 DAYS WAITING

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Josiah entered foster care at the age of 4, having already been involved with the child welfare system since he was just 1. His childhood was marked by significant loss and instability, with the passing of his mother when he was 9 and his father when he turned 18. After aging out of California's foster care system, he moved to Mississippi, where he faced numerous challenges navigating adulthood without a support system. Between the ages of 18 and 24, he experienced periods of incarceration and struggled to find stability. On his 24th birthday, a serious car accident left him with significant injuries, including a metal rod being placed in his left humerus. Despite lacking connections with his biological family or former foster placements, Josiah remains determined to rebuild his life and create opportunities for long-term success and independence.

Josiah is currently experiencing homelessness and is living out of his car while working toward stable housing. He is requesting assistance with obtaining an air mattress that will fit inside his vehicle, providing him with a safer and more comfortable place to sleep each night. Having a proper sleeping surface would improve the quality of his rest, support his physical health, and better prepare him for work, appointments, and other responsibilities as he continues working toward long-term stability and independence.