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A service dog for Wesley, a navy veteran in Corpus Christi

Wesley served twelve years in the navy; $3,650 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Wesley Martin
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Corpus Christi
I served twelve years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 with chronic tinnitus. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $3,650. 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 $3,650 goes: • Essential household items: $240 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,650 • Training provider fees: $1,760 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Wesley
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Wesley

  1. Small update. $2,671 so far, I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $1,753 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month.

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  • Princess T. Fernandez🇵🇭Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

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

  • Nuala J. Robinson🇮🇪Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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  • Swetha D. Panicker

    Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • Zainab Nour El-Sayed

      Good luck, Wesley. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

      • Nur Eka Tan

        Hang in there, Wesley. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Corpus Christi.

        • Samuel F. Lambert

          Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Townsville.

          • Filip Wojciech Czarnecki

            best of luck, Wesley. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

            • Mahesh Nuwan Karunaratne

              Wishing you peace, Wesley. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Amsterdam but we're thinking of you. All the best

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