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Varsha served four years in the infantry; $550 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra, India914 views
Varsha Swamy
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Pune
Dinesh served four years in the infantry and was discharged in 2022 with chronic tinnitus. 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 $550. Dinesh 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 $550 goes: • Essential household items: $75 • Training provider fees: $300 • Housing deposit and first month: $175 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Varsha

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  • Wagner Marques🇧🇷Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Kannan Warrier🇮🇳Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Oshadi Zoysa🇱🇰Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Matilda Tetteh🇬🇭Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mihret Getu🇪🇹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.

  • Ramón D. Núñez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

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

  • Lydia K. Welch🇬🇧Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Santhosh K. Kamath🇮🇳Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

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

  • Shirley Barnes🇨🇦Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Sipho F. Radebe🇿🇦Verified helper
    Outstanding person

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

  • Larysa Hrytsenko🇷🇺Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

    • who gets the funds, you or the provider?

      • Varsha SwamyOwnerAnswer

        I get the payout and then pay the provider. Every payment goes in the updates. Thanks for asking.

    • Sending love, Varsha. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

      • How is Dinesh doing now?

        • thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page.

          • Lucky LasisiQuestion

            Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Pune

            • Varsha SwamyOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Pune I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

          • I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

            • sending good thoughts, Varsha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Móstoles donated after I showed her your page. All the best

              • has the training provider quote been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

                • Varsha SwamyOwnerAnswer

                  I do, the training provider quote is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Varsha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

                • Rasha Lubna SiddiquiPhoto verified

                  reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Rajshahi.

                  • Sending strength, Varsha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                    • Stay strong, Varsha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

                      • Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!

                        • hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Love from Kyiv

                          • Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

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