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Adeline served six years; now needs help to get home
Adeline served six years in the navy; $5,250 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.
🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York, United States4,275 views
I served six years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $5,250.
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 $5,250 goes:
• Training provider fees: $3,450
• Housing deposit and first month: $900
• Transport to appointments: $470
• Essential household items: $430
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Adeline
Updates from Adeline
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Buffalo.
Hang in there, Adeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Iloilo City donated after I showed her your page. Love from Iloilo City.
Hang in there, Adeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Cologne.
Thinking of you, Adeline. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings