Marcus, 24 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 08/21

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Marcus grew up in the foster care system in the Sacramento region and aged out in 2023. He experienced periods of unstable housing before finding his footing, but throughout it all he stayed focused on one goal: building a career in the culinary arts. Marcus is driven and self-directed. He spent years seeking work and gaining real-world experience, and he has a clear vision for his future. He is now a student pursuing culinary training and is in a transitional housing program for young adults enrolled in college or trade school. Along the way, Marcus is also focused on strengthening his financial literacy and learning how to budget and manage money independently. He is motivated to build these skills as part of his path toward long-term stability. Marcus is someone who shows up, does the work, and is committed to building a stable and successful future.

A backpack would provide Marcus with a dependable way to transport his school supplies, personal belongings, and culinary materials to and from class. Having a designated backpack would help him stay organized and ready for school as he works toward his culinary career.