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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.

🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom2,918 views
Adeline Woods
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Edinburgh
I served eight years in the army and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting seven 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 $5,500. 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 $5,500 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,750 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,100 • Transport to appointments: $260 • Essential household items: $390 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Adeline

  1. 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.

  • Rowan S. Bishop 🇬🇧 · $1,000

    “All the best. Thought of Adeline all day after reading this.”

  • Isla G. Kirby 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Hamza Khalil 🇪🇬 · $200
  • Radha N. Tiwari 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Thought of Adeline all day after reading this. - Kochi”

  • Susana C. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Xalapa”

  • Hesti Kartika Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $100

    “Best of luck. Shared with friends too. - Madina”

  • Elena K. Alcantara 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Thought of Adeline all day after reading this. - Caloocan”

  • Uzma Kausar Ali 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Kamrul Nahid Biswas 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Souad Jamila Trabelsi 🇪🇬 · $76.50
  • Pavel Masud Paul 🇮🇳 · $75

    “Thought of Adeline all day after reading this. - Bhopal”

  • Kamrul Faruk Majumder 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Megan Schultz 🇺🇸 · $56
  • Kévin Guillaume 🇫🇷 · $55

    “Good luck. I'm in Saint-Étienne, thinking of you. - Saint-Étienne”

  • Craig E. Howard 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Adrián N. Núñez 🇪🇸 · $50
  • Andrzej Kazimierz Maciejewski 🇵🇱 · $50
  • Reza Dedi Wijaya 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Nandini J. Goud 🇮🇳 · $50

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Everton Lewis🇯🇲Verified donor
    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.

  • Amaka Hauwa Ogunbanjo🇳🇬Verified donor
    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.

  • Cherry N. Garcia🇵🇭Verified donor
    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.

  • Carlos Luiz Nascimento🇧🇷Verified donor
    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.

  • Yaw Kwabena Obeng🇬🇭Verified donor
    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.

  • Dalia Yasmin Osman🇸🇦Verified donor
    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.

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