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A service dog for Marites, an air force veteran in San Francisco

Marites served fourteen years in the air force; $5,750 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Marites J. Rodriguez
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San Francisco
Manuel served fourteen years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 with hearing damage and PTSD. He has been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote comes to $5,750. Manuel is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $5,750 goes: • Housing deposit and first month: $2,050 • Training provider fees: $3,300 • Essential household items: $400 If you're reading this, thank you.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Marites

  1. Update from San Francisco: I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,209 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($984 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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    “Stay strong. From Dundee with love. - Dundee”

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    “Thought of Manuel all day after reading this. - Niterói”

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    “Stay strong. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Bekasi”

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    “Every little bit. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Taguig”

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  • Roman Kidist TadessePhoto verified

    thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 9 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Imran Rubel Chatterjee

      Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 18 people at work. Blessings.

      • Natalia H. Escobar

        Praying for you, Marites. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Medellín

        • Nevaeh C. MorganPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Ottawa.

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