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A service dog for Ida, a navy veteran in Regensburg

Ida served fourteen years in the navy; $2,000 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany2,603 views
Ida Laura Koch
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Regensburg
I served fourteen years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $2,000. 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 $2,000 goes: โ€ข Essential household items: $370 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $1,300 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $330 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Ida

  1. 81% there. I made the first payment toward transport to appointments. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $1,014 raised so far (51%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Regensburg: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Carolina G. Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $25

    โ€œHope the August deadline works out. - Mexicaliโ€

  • Sorcha S. Brown ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $64.50
  • Kenta Yamada ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $61

    โ€œBe well. Hope the August deadline works out. - Sapporoโ€

  • Reagan Barrett ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œGood luck. Thought of Ida all day after reading this. - San Diegoโ€

  • Nongnuch Lalita Charoenpol ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Naomi Cruz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $5

    โ€œGet well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Wrocล‚awโ€

  • Vera Nadia Tkachuk ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $15
  • Nina Noor Van Beek ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $10

    โ€œHope things get better. Please keep us posted. - Utrechtโ€

  • Peter Emil Winkler ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20

    โ€œHope it all works out. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Leipzigโ€

  • Renata Daniela Bezerra ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Ida all day after reading this. - Sรฃo Pauloโ€

  • Katharina Lena Schubert ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Dรผsseldorfโ€

  • Manuel Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œGood luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Glendaleโ€

  • Lawrence M. Mendoza ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Please keep us posted. - Shreveportโ€

  • Temitope Halima Nwosu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Hitesh M. Patel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25
  • Karan R. Sidhu ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $25

    โ€œHope it all works out. My father told me about this one. - Sydneyโ€

  • Trisha M. Aquino ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20

Reviews

3.0(5 reviews)

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  • Garba Chinedu Gbadamosi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Lidia Svetlana Vasiliev๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Alexa C. Andrews๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Naresh R. Pillai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Jahid Sajib Khan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Ida. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bristol.

    • Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

      • hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. After 24 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

        • Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Jakarta

          • sending good thoughts, Ida. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ida.

              • Ida Laura KochOwnerAnswer

                It's all in the list in the story. essential household items is the big one at $370, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

            • rooting for you, Ida. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Ida. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

                • praying for you, Ida. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Regensburg!

                  • Wishing you peace, Ida. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Regensburg.

                    • Take care, Ida. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Praying for you. 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. Thinking of Regensburg.

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

                          • wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Bangkok!

                            • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Ekurhuleni.

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