Adeline served eight years; now needs help to get home
An army veteran in Edinburgh needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.
Updates from Adeline
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,084 in total) I made the first payment toward essential household items. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Mahin Nahid Roy 🇧🇩 · $10
“Only $10 but hope it helps. - Jessore”
- Pavel Masud Paul 🇮🇳 · $75
“Thought of Adeline all day after reading this. - Bhopal”
- Isla G. Kirby 🇺🇸 · $250
- Susana C. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $100
“Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Xalapa”
- Craig E. Howard 🇺🇸 · $50
- Hesti Kartika Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $100
- Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $100
“Best of luck. Shared with friends too. - Madina”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
“Every little bit. Thought of Adeline all day after reading this. - Charlotte”
- Diego E. Franco 🇨🇴 · $25
“Get well soon. Hope the June deadline works out. - Bucaramanga”
- Lincoln S. Hopkins 🇳🇿 · $10
“All the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Wellington”
- Saima Bisma Jatoi 🇵🇰 · $10
“Hope things get better. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Faisalabad”
- Hamza Khalil 🇪🇬 · $200
- Rowan S. Bishop 🇬🇧 · $1,000
“All the best. Thought of Adeline all day after reading this.”
- Dola Popy Howlader 🇮🇳 · $10
- Dereje Getachew Haile 🇪🇹 · $10
- Madeline M. Fleming 🇺🇸 · $5
- Amparo C. Acosta 🇪🇸 · $5
“Rooting for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Bilbao”
- Adrián N. Núñez 🇪🇸 · $50
- Faith M. Jenkins 🇳🇿 · $25
- Remedios N. Santos 🇵🇭 · $15
Reviews
3.3(6 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Exactly what I needed
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Honest and trustworthy
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.
- Amazing support system
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.
- Changed my perspective
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Exceptional service
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.
- Great help in a difficult time
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
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Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Edinburgh.
wishing you peace, Adeline. Hope this works out for you.