Thalia, 18 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 11/10

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Thalia has always found beauty in the little things, capturing sunrises, candid moments with friends, and unexpected bursts of color wherever she goes. Having lived in many different homes while in foster care, she has learned to adapt to change while holding onto her creativity, humor, and hope for the future. She dreams of becoming a photographer who can tell meaningful stories through her work. As she builds her life on her own, photography gives Thalia a way to preserve the moments that matter and see beauty even during difficult times.

Music has been one of the few things that has followed Thalia from home to home. When the walls were unfamiliar and the nights felt long, a song could make a strange room feel a little less lonely. She hums while she edits her photos, and she hits play when she needs to steady her nerves before a big day. A JBL speaker would let her fill her space with the music that gets her through, whether she’s getting ready for school, dancing in the kitchen, or winding down at the end of a hard day. It’s a small way to turn wherever she lands into a place that feels like hers.