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A service dog for Shilpa, an air force veteran in Varanasi
Shilpa served fourteen years in the air force; $600 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
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I served fourteen years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $600.
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 $600 goes:
• Training provider fees: $270
• Housing deposit and first month: $195
• Transport to appointments: $80
• Essential household items: $55
Thanks for reading all this.
- Shilpa
Updates from Shilpa
Good news. Because of your gifts ($74 in total) I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($74). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $69 raised so far (12%). the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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