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A navy veteran in Ottawa needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with chronic tinnitus.

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Stella C. Butler
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Ottawa
I served eight years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 with chronic tinnitus. 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 $6,750. 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 $6,750 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,600 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,000 • Transport to appointments: $470 • Essential household items: $680 Thanks for being kind about this.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Stella

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 30% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 16% thanks to 22 of you. the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Update from Ottawa: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Uche Okechukwu OladipoQuestion

    how is Stella doing now?

    • Débora Raquel Ferreira

      Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Malang.

      • Eden Almaz Hagos

        Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Madina

        • Fernando W. Aguilar

          Praying for you, Stella. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.

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