Mirannda, 16 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 08/14

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At just 16 years old, this resilient young woman has experienced more transitions than most people do in a lifetime. Having lived in multiple foster homes, she has learned to adapt to new environments while holding onto hope for a brighter future. Despite the challenges she has faced, she continues to demonstrate remarkable strength, determination, and maturity. She is highly intuitive, thoughtful, and self-aware, often approaching life's obstacles with a quiet resilience that inspires those around her. Academically, she is thriving in her homeschooling program and remains on track with her education, taking pride in her ability to stay focused on her goals despite frequent changes in her living situation. Looking ahead, she dreams of serving her country by joining the military. She is drawn to the structure, discipline, and opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while building a stable and successful future for herself. Her commitment to her education today reflects the dedication she plans to bring to her future career. Although her journey has not been easy, she continues to move forward with courage and determination. With encouragement and support from her community, she has every opportunity to turn her aspirations into reality and build the future she has worked so hard to achieve.

Managing daily transportation to and from school has become a significant obstacle for Mirannda in keeping up with her classes and extracurricular activities. She is wishing for an e-scooter to establish safe, reliable, and independent transportation to school each day. Having her own scooter will remove a major barrier to her education, allowing Mirannda to stay consistently focused on her academic success and long-term career goals without having to depend on others for rides.