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A service dog for Ellie, a marines veteran in Peoria

After six years of service, Ellie is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

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Ellie F. Joyner
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Peoria
I served six years in the marines and was discharged in 2025 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting seven 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 $6,150. 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 $6,150 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,650 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,600 • Transport to appointments: $670 • Essential household items: $230 With deep gratitude, Ellie
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Ellie

  1. Update from Peoria: I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Peoria: we've started the first stage. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this. - Kinondoni”

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  • Mahnoor Dua Hussain

    Wishing you the best, Ellie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Yolanda T. Rangel

      Best of luck, Ellie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

      • Nkechi Bukola Alabi

        so sorry you're going through this, Ellie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

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