Jonathan is 18 and has spent the majority of his life in foster care after two failed adoptions. He recently graduated high school and moved into his own apartment. Jonathan is looking forward to starting community college in the spring semester and needs a laptop.

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Alyssa is an 18 year old girl who entered dependency 5 years ago after experiencing physical abuse by her mother. She has moved around quite a bit in the past year. Alyssa could really use some new clothes and holiday cheer.

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Zoe, age 18, has transitioned out of being a non-minor dependent and must move out of her current home. Zoe will move into transitional housing or her own place and will need help with furnishings.

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Traver is 19 and has spent the past 8 years in foster care after his father passed away and his mother abandoned him. He lives with his grandmother and is attending community college. Traver would love to have noise-cancelling headphones to help him concentrate better while doing his online classes.

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Kevin is 18 but only a junior in high school as he has struggled with his grades. He was at high risk for not graduating but CASA was able to find a tutor that he has really connected with. This has had a huge impact on his confidence and motivation, and we would love to help Kevin continue working with this tutor.

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Hung, age 18, is taking classes at a local community college to learn automotive repair. Hung needs help in purchasing a set of tools and a tool box.

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FR, age 18, has shown consistent interest in joining a maker space community where he will learn to use tools to design, build, and create. OCCC has a maker space facility and club. FR needs funds to buy materials and hand tools so that he can join the maker space community. Wish 1 of 2.

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FR, age 18, is an aircraft mechanic. His career will be greatly enhanced if he has a commercial drone pilot license. The first step is to obtain a drone and join a drone flying club. FR is excited about the opportunity to learn firsthand about flying and he will use his drone with the OCCC drone club. Wish 2 of 2.

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Yeimy, age 18, was able to achieve her goal of graduating from high school and attending a community college. Despite being in foster care and suffering sexual abuse from her step-father, she was able to achieve her dream. She really needs a printer to be able to complete her school work.

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Alexandria is an 18 year old young woman who has been taking a new medication that has a side effect of weight gain. Her bra size is now very difficult to find, so she desperately needs new undergarments to better assist her in job searching.

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Jocelyn, age 18, is a single mother who has been in the system since 2016. She has beat so many odds but is struggling to make it on her own. She is a wonderful mother who neglects her own needs. She would love some beauty products and clothes to help with her self esteem.

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Nathan just turned 18 and is wanting to look for a job, but lacks reliable transportation. Nathan has requested a bike to help him get to and from interviews and an eventual job.

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Jeremy, age 18, is a very smart young man who has been in foster care a couple of times. Jeremy is looking for a job and can use some interview clothing and dress shoes.

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Chayse, age 18, is a complex young man. He has been in foster care for four years and has no family who can help or support him emotionally. Chayse is currently looking for employment and could use some interview clothing and dress shoes.

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Isabel is a great young lady who just graduated High School. She is hoping to start Veterinary assistant school in January. She is the first in her family to graduate High School and start college. She needs help with some supplies for college.

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Isabel just turned 18 and has graduated from High School. Isabel and her three younger siblings have been in foster care for many years. She will be starting a junior college in the spring and wants to be a good role model for her younger siblings. She will need supplies and clothing to get started. Isabel is the first in her family to graduate High School and to attend college.

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Justin, age 18, is currently living at a transitional housing apartment where he is learning how to budget, take care of his apartment, cook, and many other independent living skills. He has adapted well to this structure; he is working and paying his own rent. He could use some financial help for clothing.

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Danny, age 18, found himself homeless in the middle of the pandemic. He was able to stay with a friend, but has greatly struggled. He is working and returned to school to finish his remaining high school credits. Although he is budgeting and saving his money, he really needs help with food.

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Brandon, age 18, just graduated high school. He needed a lot of extra support to get through his final classes with remote learning. He wants to go to college and is currently working to save money and prepare. He would benefit from a Chromebook to pursue his studies.

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Stephanie, age 18, graduated from high school last year and is trying to reunite with her son. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, she lost a housing option that would have allowed her to reunite with him. She struggles covering basic necessities at times and would greatly benefit from money for food.

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Jezabella is 18 years old and lives in a transitional housing program for LGBTQ+ young adults. She is currently on the waitlist for a CASA and has expressed wanting to be matched with someone who "cares." As a new adult, Jezabella would benefit from household necessities to make her new housing a home.

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Aliana is 18 years old and an ambitious entrepreneur. She has an art business that she created several years ago and creates digital artwork that she sells online. Aliana is asking for an Apple pencil and Apple Airpods to take her business to the next level.

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Loretta is 18 and has recently lost weight. Loretta is need of some new clothing as she starts her first year in college so she can feel good about herself.

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Mason is an 18 year old college freshman who would really appreciate a gym membership so that she can get in good physical shape. Mason has been working hard to eat healthier this past year and wants to exercise regularly.

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Alexis is almost 18 and has been in foster care for 4+ years. She is really looking forward to moving in to her own apartment, but will need to buy everything for the house. She is asking for help to get her fresh start and her own space.

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DeAvante is almost 18 and his CASA would really like to help him celebrate with a great birthday party complete with a football jersey from favorite team as a birthday gift.

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Ashley is a determined 18 year old young woman. She is a hard worker who just completed her dental assistant program. She would like to go to dental hygienist school, but does not have her own computer. Her wish is to have her own laptop to do her school work and apply for jobs more easily.

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Luis is 18 and has been running for relaxation and exercise. He's increasing in speed and duration and it's his new found hobby. He would like to have a really good pair of running shoes and socks to help him go the distance.

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Lillee is 18 and has been in foster care for 7 years. She has achieved many of her life goals and is attending community college online to pursue her dream of working as a vet tech. She has a lot of good things going for her, is good at saving money and just became a new mom in September. She wishes for a subscription to Hello Fresh and / or a cooking class so she can provide good quality meals for her family.

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Yeimy, age 18, was able to achieve her goal of graduating from high school and attending a community college. Despite being in foster care and suffering sexual abuse from her step-father, she was able to achieve her dream. She really needs a printer to be able to complete her school work.

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