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A service dog for Allison, an air force veteran in San Francisco

An air force veteran in San Francisco needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a back injury.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,278 views
Allison Hicks
Email verified
San Francisco
I served twelve years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $5,050. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $5,050 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,950 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,200 • Transport to appointments: $610 • Essential household items: $290 Thank you so much.

Updates from Allison

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($787). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

  • Long Vinh Nguyen 🇻🇳 · $15
  • Susana N. Medina 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the March deadline works out. - Medellín”

  • Idowu Efe Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $55
  • Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $30

    “Rooting for you. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Salé”

  • Asher G. Marquez 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Sandesh D. Soni 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Roberto Mendoza 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Lúcia Eliane Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Faruk Babu Haque 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Pauline Guillot 🇲🇦 · $25
  • Isabel Ximena Peña 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Keep your head up. My brother told me about this one. - Riverside”

  • Joshua M. Andrada 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Simona Silvestri 🇮🇹 · $100
  • Khadija Rahma Hegazy 🇪🇬 · $100
  • Maria R. Kelley 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Ezra P. Butler 🇦🇺 · $5.50
  • Isabel G. Sánchez 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Marisol Benítez 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Every little bit. Thought of Allison all day after reading this.”

  • Sérgio José Fonseca 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. My sister told me about this one. - São Paulo”

  • Amit C. Kashyap 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Allison all day after reading this.”

Reviews

2.4(5 reviews)

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  • Vinícius Gustavo Lacerda🇧🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Victor Omondi Massawe🇰🇪Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Elias Lund🇸🇪Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Jose L. Murray🇳🇿Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Sarah K. Alvarado🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

    • rooting for you, Allison. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

      • Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of San Francisco

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