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A service dog for Jorge, an air force veteran in Winston-Salem

Jorge served ten years in the air force; $2,450 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

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Jorge J. Cortés
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Winston-Salem
I served ten years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with chronic tinnitus. I have been waiting eleven 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 $2,450. 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 $2,450 goes: • Essential household items: $220 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,800 • Transport to appointments: $430 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Jorge

Updates from Jorge

  1. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($1,145). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $519 so far, we've started the first stage.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Jorge all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the September deadline works out. - Newcastle”

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    “Be well. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Makati”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Jorge all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Jorge all day after reading this. - Siliguri”

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Reviews

3.7(3 reviews)

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  • Audrey K. Page🇺🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Kaito Shun Takada🇯🇵Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Cláudio Leonardo Cunha🇧🇷Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Winston-Salem.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Jorge. Hope you get there.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Jorge. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Winston-Salem

        • hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

          • Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Mukono this morning. Thinking of Winston-Salem.

            • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Love from Enugu.

              • Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Phuket.

                • Hope it all works out, Jorge. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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