Hi, my name is Elijah Hogan. As you may have seen on WDSU, I am a youth experiencing homelessness in the city of New Orleans. Despite these unfortunate circumstances, I've chosen to push forward and by the grace of God achieved becoming my school's Valedictorian for the year of 2024. Although I do not have my family to support me in New Orleans, I have been blessed with amazing people around me to help push me and encourage me to keep going in the face of challenges.

I have received tuition assistance from the college I will be attending this upcoming fall at Xavier University. I am very grateful for tuition assistance, but I am still in need of any help one may be able to offer to cover housing and meal plans. Beyond college, any financial help to provide basic needs such as food and clothing will also greatly be appreciated.

Thank you for all your help,

Elijah Hogan