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A service dog for Sébastien, an air force veteran in Strasbourg

Sébastien served ten years in the air force; $1,900 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

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Sébastien Stéphane Gonzalez
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Strasbourg
Solène served ten years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. She has been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote comes to $1,900. Solène is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $1,900 goes: • Housing deposit and first month: $1,300 • Essential household items: $280 • Transport to appointments: $320 Thank you so much.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Sébastien

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 27 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. We're at 62% thanks to 23 of you. the plan for essential household items is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Update from Strasbourg: the plan for transport to appointments is now scheduled. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Reza Lukman Lestari 🇮🇩 · $55

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $55 but hope it helps. - Kediri”

  • Nur Gamze Erdoğan 🇹🇷 · $5
  • Felix Patrick Opoku 🇬🇭 · $25
  • Usha Arora 🇮🇳 · $50

    “All the best. Thought of Solène all day after reading this.”

  • Antoine Paul Fernandez 🇫🇷 · $200
  • Brenda G. Radcliffe 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thought of Solène all day after reading this. - Laredo”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Indah Hesti Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Beatrice Lombardi 🇮🇹 · $100
  • Benoît Guerin 🇨🇦 · $20
  • Auma Caroline Maina 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Rakib Sajib Mia 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Ziad Waleed Jaber 🇲🇦 · $5
  • Salma Nipa Sarker 🇮🇳 · $23
  • Hala Hiba Benali 🇫🇷 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. From Marseille with love. - Marseille”

  • Marilyn G. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Felix Neumann 🇩🇪 · $50
  • Ganesh B. Rajan 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Get well soon. Thought of Solène all day after reading this.”

  • Pandu Bambang Rahman 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Zhe Kai Cai 🇺🇸 · $10

Reviews

3.9(7 reviews)

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  • Karim Faruk Kabir🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Elaine Lorena Leite🇧🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Rekha H. Thakur🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Waleed Ziad Khoury🇦🇺Verified helper
    Exceptional service

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

  • Wegayehu Marta Gebre🇪🇹Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Ani Tika Santoso🇮🇩Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Uzma Laiba Khan🇵🇰Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Gerard E. Kennedy

    Praying for you, Sébastien. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Ian D. Murphy

      Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

      • Koji Kazuo Ando

        Wishing you peace, Sébastien. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Mumbai

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