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A service dog for Elena, an engineering corps veteran in Springfield
Elena served fourteen years in the engineering corps; $5,050 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.
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I served fourteen years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. 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 $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.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $5,050 goes:
• Transport to appointments: $550
• Training provider fees: $2,700
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,800
Thank you so much.
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Hope it all works out, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Rooting for you, Elena. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!
I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Springfield!
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Hang in there, Elena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
so sorry you're going through this, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 38 people at work. Thinking of Springfield
good luck, Elena. Hope you get there. God bless
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 24 people at work. Greetings from Thủ Đức
Hang in there, Elena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Ekurhuleni so I could bring a meal. All the best.