Abel, 21 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 09/18

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Abel has lived experience in foster care and is enrolled in a carpentry program, working toward completing his education. Throughout his younger years, he experienced significant instability and change, requiring him to adapt to challenges beyond his control. Despite these circumstances, Abel has remained focused on building a positive future for himself. Abel is actively seeking employment while pursuing his training and is on track to graduate soon. His determination, strong work ethic, and commitment to his goals reflect the resilience he has developed through overcoming adversity. Abel is dedicated to creating long-term stability and independence through education and a career in the skilled trades.

Abel just started his internship and needs a specific brad nailer for a project already underway, but he can't afford to buy one himself. He's been borrowing from other students to get by, but he's run out of people to ask, and his local library, where he'd hoped to check one out, is completely out of equipment as well. Without a brad nailer, Abel risks falling behind on hands-on learning that's essential to building his skills in the trade. Providing this for Abel means investing in a hardworking young adult who has already shown real perseverance, growth, and a genuine commitment to building a better future for himself.