Nia, 17 years old, VA | 2 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/16

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Nia can fix just about anything with an engine, a skill she picked up from a mentor at an after-school auto shop program she joined. She takes her plans to become an automotive technician seriously, and she spends her weekends volunteering at the shop whenever she can. Nia has lived in four different foster homes since she was twelve, and the constant moving has made her cautious about getting close to people, though she's warm and dry-witted once she trusts someone. She's practical and self-sufficient by necessity, often the one who ends up problem-solving for the younger kids in her placement. Outside of cars, she likes hiking, listening to true crime podcasts, and keeping a small notebook of goals she's working toward. Nia has navigated more instability than most people her age, and she deserves consistent support as she works toward the independent, skilled career she's building for herself.

Nia spends most of her time on practical things: school, the auto shop, and looking out for the younger kids in her placement, leaving little room for anything that's just for her. A Sephora gift card would give her the rare chance to pick out a few things purely for fun, a small break from a routine that's usually all business and no frills. Nia has had to grow up fast and rely mostly on herself, so a bit of everyday indulgence isn't just a treat; it's a reminder that she's allowed to be taken care of too, not just the one doing the taking care of.