Saint J, 10 years old, NJ | NEEDED BY 08/21

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Saint is a remarkable young lady with a love for reading, dinosaurs, and science. As an honor roll student, she is passionate about learning and enjoys cooking, especially baking, inspired by her grandmother, the neighborhood "cake lady." Saint's journey has been challenging; after losing her mother, she and her siblings were taken in by their maternal grandmother to avoid foster care. Their father has been absent since they were toddlers. Following a devastating fire that destroyed their home and belongings, Saint and her siblings became homeless again, relying on their grandmother for support. To cope with her feelings of sadness and isolation, Saint has started therapy and is learning to embrace her childhood while cultivating positive thoughts.

Saint is a remarkable young lady and honor roll student whose love for science, reading, and learning continues to shine. After enduring unimaginable loss—losing her mother and recently surviving a house fire that claimed her belongings—she is working hard to rebuild stability and embrace her childhood. Equipping Saint with essential school supplies will ensure she has the exact tools she needs to excel academically, providing her with a sense of pride, normalcy, and confidence as she steps into the classroom ready to achieve her bright future.