Cynthia, 24 years old

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Cynthia is an amazing young lady who is currently a participant of a transitional housing program for foster youth as well as her four siblings. Although she has been moved around three times throughout foster care, she has been diligent with obtaining high grades throughout high school, has participated in community outreach programs such as beautification, blood drives, and care packages for the homeless and the elderly. In addition to beginning her first year of college with hopes to become a business administrator, she works part time and hopes to save through budgeting wisely in order to help her younger siblings and herself with money. Although she has not had a stable home until joining our housing program, she is always smiling and thankful for the homes she has lived in, the families who have treated her with kindness and love, and for being granted the opportunity to study and work in the US.

Cynthia loves exercising. She has been trying to find her workout routine for quite some time given the intimidation of going to the gym. However, she started going hiking on the weekends and for jogs throughout the week. This has not only improved her self care and boosted her confidence but it has allowed her to express herself through a healthy lifestyle. Granting her an Amazon gift card to purchase workout gear would be unexpected and helpful for her to get the reminder of her workout gear.