17-year-old kid fought homelessness for years – has now been accepted into 17 colleges

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It’s often said that grit — above all else — is the most reliable source of success. 17-year-old Dylan Chidick certainly proves this to be true.

Dylan was born into poverty and he and his family have struggled with homelessness throughout their lives — but thanks to his determination and loving mother’s courage, everything is about to change.

Dylan was born in Trinidad and arrived to the US when he was just 7 years old. But it was an uphill battle from that point on for the Chidick family, led by single mother, Khadine Phillip. Dylan’s younger twin brothers have serious heart conditions and the whole family was forced in and out of homelessness several times. Read the full story here ▶