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A service dog for Kevin, a marines veteran in Los Angeles

Kevin served eight years in the marines; $5,400 would cover a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.

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Kevin P. Dean
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Los Angeles
I served eight years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $5,400. 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 $5,400 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,250 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,950 • Transport to appointments: $430 • Essential household items: $770 Every share and every dollar helps.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Kevin

  1. We're at 20% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled.

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  • Shun Haruto OgawaQuestion

    What exactly is the $5,400 for?

    • Kevin P. DeanOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. training provider fees is the biggest at $2,250. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Su-bin Hong

    Wishing you peace, Kevin. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Derry but we're thinking of you.

    • Julieta F. Torres

      Rooting for you, Kevin. Shared this with my family

      • Rahul P. Gill

        hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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