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One particularly impactful moment occurred when a member of Lava Mae’s team visited San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, notorious for its high homeless population. As the vehicle navigated the streets, a cab driver remarked, “Welcome to the land of broken dreams.” This stark comment prompted a profound realization: no child dreams of ending up homeless. Many had hopes and ambitions, yet circumstances led them onto the streets. This awareness fueled a deep desire to find more meaningful ways to help.