Carlos, 22 years old, PA | 17 DAYS WAITING

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Carlos is a transfer student majoring in accounting who has worked hard to build a new life after a childhood marked by family and housing instability. Before transferring to KU, he worked full-time as a corrections officer while attending community college, determined to earn his four-year degree. Since transferring, he's had to cut back to part-time work at a donut shop so he can stay a full-time student and graduate on schedule. Without a consistent family support system, Carlos works hard just to cover his basic needs, and he's currently searching for a second on-campus job to help make ends meet.

Every dollar Carlos has saved has gone toward college expenses, and without support from his parents, even basic needs like clothing have become a struggle. His body has changed over time, and the clothes he owns no longer fit properly. With cooler weather approaching, he's in real need of warmer options. New clothes would help Carlos stay focused on his degree instead of worrying about what he'll wear to class.