Story
I am seeking financial support to help fund driving lessons and a driver’s test through Drive Safe Driving School for a resilient 19-year-old young adult who hasn’t had the opportunity to learn the essential skill of driving due to significant life barriers. This young man, his mother, and 11 year old brother have been living in a temporary unstable housing situation in rural Douglas County. Transportation options are severely limited. His mother does not have a valid dritver’s license, and there are no family or friends available to teach him how to drive. This young adult has navigated life under the weight of chronic instability and poverty. Getting to essential services is a constant challenge and vital resources like food pantries are often inaccessible. Despite challenges, this young man is working closely with community services and making great strides toward independence. He is committed to earning his GED, having been disconnected from the education system since 8th grade, and he is highly motivated to gain stable employment. The opportunity to drive would be life-changing: it would open doors to jobs, education, and essential services, while also giving him a sense of dignity and self-worth that comes from achieving a goal so many of his peers take for granted. Financial funding may contribute to giving a young adult who has faced overwhelming obstacles a real chance at building a stable and successful future.