<div>As many of you in my circle may already know, Tommy and I have recently welcomed a young teen into our home. He came to us after leaving a difficult home environment, with nothing but the clothes he was wearing and had been without a safe place to stay for some time.
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<div>While we are working our way through miles of red tape to secure long-term financial support through our local government agencies/CAS, his needs are immediate and very real. We all know the saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” and right now I am leaning on my village.
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<div>I have happily opened our home to provide him with safety, stability, food and the comfort and privacy of his own bedroom. I am also helping him return to school, and supporting him as he starts to rebuild hope for his future and set his sights on post-secondary education.
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<div>But teen boys have needs, and as he is now part of our family for the foreseeable future, I want to ensure he is fully provided for.
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<div>Funds raised will go toward:
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<div>Properly furnishing his bedroom with essentials that make it his own
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<div>Electronics to support his schoolwork and daily life
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<div>Clothing for every season, including winter gear
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<div>Transit and access to activities and extra-curriculars
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<div>Personal care, shoes, and the everyday comforts every child deserves
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<div>As a single mom, I can provide a loving home, stability and support but the financial demands of this new responsibility are more than I can manage alone. This is where community matters most and where your support, in any amount, can make a direct and meaningful impact on a young person’s life.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me show him what it means to be surrounded by care, dignity and belonging.
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