Christopher, 19 years old, VA | 48 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Prominent Chapters Corp.

Christopher entered foster care at just 11 years old. Growing up in care wasn’t easy, and he faced behavioral challenges while trying to find stability and a sense of belonging. Through it all, cooking became his escape, giving him something to look forward to and something he could take pride in. Despite the challenges he faced, Christopher never gave up on his future. He worked hard in school, graduated high school with honors, and now lives in his very first apartment while working full-time. For someone who spent much of his childhood longing for stability, having a place of his own means everything. Christopher dreams of opening his own catering business and turning his passion for cooking into a career. He’s determined to build a future filled with independence, opportunity, and the stability he always deserved.

Christopher loves canning and making homemade jelly, apple butter, peaches, and other preserves. These mason jars will give him the supplies he needs to keep creating his favorite recipes and begin selling some of what he makes. He hopes this can become a source of extra income to help with rent and other expenses as he builds an independent life for himself.