 If it wasn't for the foundation, I wouldn't be here. My mom is the sole provider for my family. She currently works in South Sudan, and she's been able to support me throughout my entire education. When the pandemic hit, everyone felt that, and it put my mom in a very difficult situation. I was supposed to graduate last year. She had calculated to provide for me until fall of 2021. When I found out that I might have to push one of my classes to spring of 2022, I was in a very difficult situation. I was also working as a resident assistant at the Highland College dorms, and my contract was up, so I really needed to find a place to stay. I reached out to the Highland Foundation, and they were able to cover my rent for two quarters. So within that period of time, I was able to just get my head straight, get back into focus, get back on track with my classes, and it provided me with enough time to actually find a more stable home. So if the foundation didn't step in, everything that I would have worked for would have just shattered right before my eyes for people who want to support the Highland Foundation. I'm living proof as to what that kind of support can do for people like me. I'm eternally grateful.