Jillian, 26 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 12/04

Wish submitted by:

Public Counsel

Jillian is a former foster youth who has demonstrated so much grit and resilience in the face of hardship. She is a single mother to a sweet girl. Since aging out of foster care, Jillian has struggled with homelessness and has done everything in her power to protect her daughter from that struggle. Now, Jillian lives in a transitional housing program and is working towards finding more permanent housing for herself and her daughter. Jillian has deep faith and an amazing work ethic and has continued her education, even while working full-time. She earned her Associate's degree and will be transferring to Cal State Los Angeles in January 2027. She has a long-term goal of becoming a therapist and specializing in working with people who struggle with addiction.

Jillian's daughter loves being outside and exploring the neighborhood. She loves to bike, but has outgrown her old one. Jillian knows how much she misses riding it, but money is tight. Her daughter's 8th birthday is coming up, and she has been dreaming of a new rainbow bike to race around their apartment complex on. Jillian and her daughter have been through a lot over the past year, and mother-daughter bonding activities are really important to Jillian. Jillian would love to make this wish come true for her baby girl, and take her biking around their neighborhood, Echo Park, and the Venice Beach boardwalk. This bike reflects her daughter's joyful personality and will definitely help mother and daughter make new memories together.