Melanie, 11 years old, CA | 23 DAYS WAITING

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Melanie is a spunky kid who loves being the center of attention and playing with her older siblings. She's into skateboarding, soccer, and drawing, and she comes from a single parent home where money is often tight. Even so, she pitches in by making her own bed and doing her own laundry, and she's got a laugh that's impossible not to catch.

Melanie is excited about wearing a uniform to school this year since it means no one can tell her family is struggling financially. She's especially looking forward to playing soccer again and just needs a pair of pants that fit her comfortably. It's a small, practical need that would let her focus on what she loves instead of worrying about what she's wearing.