Michael, 21 years old, CA

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Michael has shown incredible resilience after spending 21 years in the foster care system and moving through 20 different placements. Despite everything he's faced, he's proud of how much he's grown along the way. His main goals in life are simple: to succeed and to be happy. In his free time, he loves playing basketball, working out, and spending time with his cat.

Michael is going through a really tough stretch financially and doesn't have the safety net that comes with family support. Right now he can't always afford food or enough gas to get to job interviews, which makes it hard to move forward. A gas and grocery card would cover his basic needs while giving him the ability to keep pursuing work. This small boost could be the thing that helps him get unstuck and back on a path toward stability.