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A service dog for Esperanza, an air force veteran in Baton Rouge
After six years of service, Esperanza is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.
🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States2,917 views
I served six 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 vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $4,950.
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 $4,950 goes:
• Essential household items: $520
• Housing deposit and first month: $2,150
• Training provider fees: $2,280
With deep gratitude,
Esperanza
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you're not alone, Esperanza. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Odesa.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Cầu Giấy
Thinking of you and your family, Esperanza. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Brisbane
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Baton Rouge!
Thank you. If you're in Baton Rouge I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. God bless
Hope it all works out, Esperanza. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 12 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Pelotas
Rooting for you, Esperanza. Hope you get there. Don't give up.