Can’t find a wish to grant? You can make a donation towards wishes here.

About This Wish

$161
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).

Housing supplies for Leyda to attend the Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

Posted Mar 15, 2018
Leyda was accepted into the 2018 Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C. This is a highly esteemed, life-changing youth empowerment program for young adults who have spent their formative years in foster care, offering them the opportunity to intern in a Congressional office for the summer. CCAI provides full service, wrap-around care throughout the internship. However, Leyda will need the essential housing supplies such as bedding, toiletries, a dining set, cooking supplies, and Tupperware to name a few.

Leyda is 25 years old and lives in IL

Leyda was in the foster care system in the state of Illinois and is currently a sophomore undergraduate student at the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana, where she is pursuing her degree in Social Work with a focus in Social Justice, Sociology, Gender and Woman's Studies, and Latino Studies. Her prior experience with OMNI Youth Services has provided hands-on experience with parents and children in the current system and this will be a formative tool in the Foster Youth Internship (FYI) Program

The Wish Story

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Jennifer grants the wish for Leyda! Thanks Jennifer.

"Congratulations on internship! Wish you all the best. "

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) for Leyda.

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) receives the wish!

Leyda receives the gift from Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) !

"Jennifer, I hope this message finds you in the best of spirits. I wanted to reach out to you today and let you know that on behalf of our small team here at the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), we are sending our sincerest appreciation for your support of Leyda in our Foster Youth Internship Program®. We are excited for her arrival in Washington, D.C. on May 29th, as we have an eventful and inspiring summer planned. I will ensure that she receives your wonderful note of encouragement as these touches help the former foster youth during the program, knowing that they have cheerleaders rooting for their success. You are a true champion and we are truly grateful, Martina Arnold, Director of Development CCAI"

Want to Help Children Like Leyda?