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$498
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A replacement phone for Serenity to keep in touch with school and work

Posted Jan 24, 2025
Serenity is a high school senior facing significant challenges as she navigates her responsibilities. She takes her roles seriously and thrives as a caring sister and community volunteer in an after-school program. She tirelessly takes her younger siblings to school and ensures they attend their after-school activities, all while keeping her mother informed about their whereabouts through her phone. However, the pressure of her family's homelessness weighs heavily on her, and in a difficult moment, she lost her iPhone on the way to school while accompanying her siblings. The loss of her phone has left Serenity distraught, as it was her primary tool for applying to employment opportunities and universities. Without it, her ability to respond to potential employers and important emails has been severely hindered, making it difficult for her to secure a job. Additionally, she struggles to access vital resources and has lost touch with friends and family, deepening her sense of isolation. Unfortunately, due to her mother's limited income and housing situation, she cannot afford to help Serenity replace her phone. Serenity’s deep yearning is to receive support to obtain a replacement iPhone, which would allow her to regain access to her Apple data through iCloud and synchronize it back to her new device. With a replacement phone, Serenity would have the tools she needs to continue pursuing her goals and supporting her family.

Serenity is 17 years old and lives in NJ

Serenity has a history of experiencing child abuse and neglect. Despite the challenges she faced growing up, she has been strong for her younger siblings. Despite the toxic environment she has lived in, Serenity managed to focus on her educational goals, which will help her become independent. Her dream is to become a teacher, as she has been inspired by many supportive educators throughout her life. Music is an important part of Serenity's life, helping her clear her head during stressful times and serving as a means of self-expression. She turns to music to escape from the difficult situations she goes through, and it has become a significant part of her identity for as long as she can remember.

The Wish Story

Urban League of Hudson County requests this wish for Serenity.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Dameon's Legacy Fund grants the wish for Serenity! Thanks Dameon's Legacy Fund.

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Urban League of Hudson County for Serenity.

Urban League of Hudson County receives the wish!

"I want to thank One Simple Wish and its supporters for granting me my wish. I am so happy. Thanks to your wish, I will regain access to my Apple data through iCloud and synchronize it to my device. Now, I will have the tools to continue pursuing my goals and support my family. One Simple Wish really brought joy to my life when everything seemed so challenging. I really appreciate this and can't express how happy I am right now. Please thank the person that went out of their way to help me. Sincerely Serenity."

Serenity receives the wish from Urban League of Hudson County

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