Mila, 24 years old, NJ | 26 DAYS WAITING

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Mila is a resilient and determined young woman who has overcome significant adversity to build a bright future for herself and her family. Raised by her grandmother before entering the foster care system as a teenager, Mila remains a devoted, steady anchor for her brother, who has low-functioning autism. Since aging out of foster care, she has secured her own apartment and is focused on personal growth. Determined to achieve stability, Mila is working toward earning her GED with plans to pursue a nursing career. Creative and multitalented, she enjoys reading, park walks, making jewelry, songwriting, singing, and photography, with dreams of one day exploring acting and modeling.

Moving into a new apartment has been a wonderful milestone for Mila, but her heart is set on making it a place where she can build lasting memories with those she loves most, especially her brother. He is autistic and needs a calm, comfortable space to feel at ease. Right now, there is nowhere for him to sit comfortably when he visits, which makes it hard for them to enjoy time together. Mila also lacks the seating needed to host other friends and family. The right furniture would change everything. It would give her brother a dedicated place to relax and give Mila the space she needs to welcome guests, finally turning her new apartment into a true home for connection and joy.