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Geetha served twelve years in the army; $600 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Geetha H. Rathnam
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Rohini
I served twelve years in the army and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $600. 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 $600 goes: • Training provider fees: $270 • Housing deposit and first month: $185 • Transport to appointments: $65 • Essential household items: $80 I hope life is good to you. - Geetha

Updates from Geetha

  1. Small update. $93 so far, the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $83 so far, I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Tangier”

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  • Paresh J. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Get well soon. Thought of Geetha all day after reading this. - Ahmedabad”

  • Imran Babar Aslam 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Every little bit. My neighbor told me about this one. - Karachi”

  • Ryan E. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Geetha all day after reading this.”

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Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Best of luck, Geetha. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • How is Geetha doing now?

      • Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Dar es Salaam but we're thinking of you. Love from Dar es Salaam

          • You're not alone, Geetha. I hope things turn around soon. After 17 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Geetha?

              • Thank you. If you're in Rohini I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

            • Take care, Geetha. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Coyoacán this morning. Blessings.

              • Sending good thoughts, Geetha. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Rohini.

                • Best of luck, Geetha. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Rohini.

                  • wishing you the best, Geetha. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Rohini.

                    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Antalya

                      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Sukkur.

                        • Best of luck, Geetha. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

                          • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Detroit so I could bring a meal.

                            • You're not alone, Geetha. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Gazipur.

                              • Wishing you the best, Geetha. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Scranton!

                                • Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Surakarta.

                                  • Thinking of you and your family, Geetha. Your post was clear and honest.

                                    • So sorry you're going through this, Geetha. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                                      • Sending strength, Geetha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

                                        • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings.

                                          • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Rohini.

                                            • Divya K. DasID verifiedPhoto verified

                                              rooting for you, Geetha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

                                              • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Rohini.

                                                • Supriya M. ParikhAddress verified

                                                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Gondar.

                                                  • Hope things get better soon, Geetha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                                                    • Sending good thoughts, Geetha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                                                      • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Gondar.

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