Josh, 18 years old, CA | 16 DAYS WAITING

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Josh is a dedicated and resilient individual who continues to navigate life with determination while living with a disability. As a former foster child, he draws on his experiences to advocate for young people in foster care. He is passionate about supporting foster youth and helping create positive changes in the child welfare system. Josh believes that young people with lived experience should have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their lives. Through his advocacy and community work, he continues to speak up for the rights, needs, and well-being of foster youth while working toward a system where every young person feels heard, respected, and valued.

Josh's income is limited and does not provide enough financial flexibility. He has had difficulty affording a phone with more storage, which can make it harder to manage important personal information, photos, documents, and everyday communication. Despite these financial barriers, Josh remains resourceful and committed to maintaining his independence and staying connected to the people and resources that support him. With a new phone, Josh will have a reliable way to store what he needs and communicate with the people in his life.