Talia, 18 years old, VA | NEEDED BY 11/13

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Every morning, before anyone else in the house is awake, Talia hums softly to herself. It is her quiet ritual, a few minutes to get ready for the day and remind herself she is worth the time. Those who know her say her laugh fills a room and that she has a gift for making others feel like they matter. After entering foster care, Talia moved from home to home, sharing rooms and bathrooms and getting ready for school in the margins of other people’s routines. Through it all, she became the steady one, the big sister to younger kids who needed help tying their shoes, finding their backpacks, and feeling okay about walking into a new school. She gave away so much of her own care that she rarely had a moment to receive any. Now a young adult, Talia is working hard toward her dream of becoming a labor and delivery nurse, caring for families on the most important day of their lives.

Talia has spent years fitting her life into whatever small space she was given, a corner of a shared room, a single drawer, or a backpack by the door. A pink floating shelf organizer would give her space to display what she loves. Her favorite books, a framed photo, a candle, and a few keepsakes could sit where she can see them every day, turning a bare wall into a place that feels like hers. The soft pink touch gently reminds her that this space was made with her in mind, and that she deserves a home that reflects who she is. Your gift would give Talia a spot to showcase the little treasures that matter to her, and the comfort of coming home to a space that feels warm and her own.