Natalie, 20 years old, PA

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Natalie spent four years in foster care and was never formally adopted. A family took guardianship of her during that time, but when she started college, they disowned her. Recently, Natalie met her biological family, but she barely knows them and struggles to trust them. She is currently enrolled in the PROFS program at Kutztown University as an exploratory major, seeking to determine her best career path. Natalie considers Kutztown her home, as she is an independent student with limited family and financial support. To support herself, she works a part-time job while attending college full-time.

Natalie is wishing for an Uber gift card to serve as emergency backup transportation for her off-campus job. While she typically manages to carpool with a classmate, unexpected schedule conflicts occasionally leave her stranded, forcing her to pay $35 out of pocket for a round-trip ride. On her limited student budget, these sudden costs are incredibly stressful. This gift card will provide a vital safety net, ensuring she never misses a shift, maintains her employment, and can confidently focus on her studies.