Melanie, 15 years old, CA | 2 DAYS WAITING

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Melanie has faced a challenging start to life, enduring trauma that many her age have yet to encounter. Growing up in a single-parent household, she finds herself in the middle of three siblings, balancing her role as both an older sister and a younger sibling. Yet, despite these adversities, Melanie exhibits remarkable resilience and maintains a positive outlook on life. She finds joy in listening to music and engaging in arts and crafts, which provide her a creative outlet. Melanie is not only hardworking but also contributes significantly to her household by keeping her sleeping area tidy, assisting her younger brother with homework, and even helping her parent prepare dinner. Her strength and determination shine through, painting a picture of a young girl who, despite life's challenges, continues to thrive.

Melanie has had a hard time making friends and often feels like she doesn't quite belong, especially when she doesn't have the same things other kids do. Even so, she's excited about starting high school and looking forward to learning new things. One challenge she's been dealing with is the cold. Her classrooms are air-conditioned, and without a sweatshirt that actually fits her, she's found it hard to focus in class because she's too cold. A PINK hoodie would help with that and give Melanie something she's been wanting for another reason: fitting in with her classmates and feeling a little more included.