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A service dog for Bennett, an infantry veteran in Yonkers

After four years of service, Bennett is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.

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Bennett Lewis
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Yonkers
I served four years in the infantry and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $4,200. 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 $4,200 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,750 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,650 • Transport to appointments: $570 • Essential household items: $230 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Bennett

Updates from Bennett

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($348 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($83). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled.

  • Abdul Mizanur Das 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Luis K. Pacheco 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Irina Natalia Korolev 🇺🇦 · $100
  • Anyango Nakato Kamau 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $30

    “Get well soon. Shared with friends too. - Lahore”

  • Saraswathi F. Chowdary 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Happy to help. Hope the August deadline works out. - Mumbai”

  • Janet Comfort Manu 🇬🇭 · $25
  • Kshitija K. Parmar 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Cameron Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Stay strong. Gave what I could this week. - Fresno”

  • Irene C. Castillo 🇦🇷 · $20
  • Miguel A. Álvarez 🇪🇸 · $15

    “From my family to yours - Móstoles”

  • Ana B. Chávez 🇲🇽 · $10

    “God bless! - Xalapa”

  • Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $10

    “Every little bit. From Colombo with love. - Colombo”

  • Sevgi Melek Şen 🇹🇷 · $8

    “Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Ankara”

  • Yael Maayan Amar 🇮🇱 · $5

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • any update on how things are going in Yonkers?

      • praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Ibadan

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bennett

          • Chai Anan WongsawatPhoto verified

            Hope it all works out, Bennett. Looking forward to the next update

            • Jyoti R. SachdevaQuestionPhoto verified

              Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Yonkers

              • Bennett LewisOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in Yonkers I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

            • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Augsburg this morning. Take care.

              • You're not alone, Bennett. Shared this with my family. Love from Jimma!

                • thanks for sharing this, Bennett. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                  • Peyton ButlerPhoto verified

                    take care. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

                    • Best of luck, Bennett. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                      • Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from London

                        • Rooting for you, Bennett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

                          $643 raised of $4,200

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