Matthew, 17 years old, FL | 1 DAY WAITING

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Matthew is an extraordinary young man who is currently living in a group home after spending many years in therapeutic and residential settings. Being in the foster care system for nearly seven years has been incredibly challenging for Matthew, yet he continues to maintain a positive attitude and always has a joke to share. Although he was never adopted, as he had hoped after his parents passed away, he is now learning independent-living skills and preparing to age out of the system at the end of the year and transition into extended foster care. He remains hopeful and looks forward to eventually returning to his hometown.

Matthew is starting a new school and worries he'll feel like an outcast because he doesn’t know anyone. He recently came from his previous group home with only one pair of slides and one pair of old sneakers. Having a new pair of sneakers would help him feel more confident, fit in with his peers, and start this new chapter feeling good about himself. Matthew would especially love a pair of Jordan Retro 8 sneakers, which he used to own at a previous group home but unfortunately had been stolen. Receiving another pair would mean so much to him, and he would wear them every day.