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Ethan served four years; now needs help to get home

A medical corps veteran in Brooklyn needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with post-traumatic stress.

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Ethan L. Rivera
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Brooklyn
I served four years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2024 with post-traumatic stress. 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 $4,300. 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 $4,300 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,400 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,100 • Transport to appointments: $240 • Essential household items: $560 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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    “Hope things get better. Only $64 but hope it helps. - Cali”

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

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  • Sebastian H. Miranda🇬🇧Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

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

  • Lakshmi T. Chandrasekhar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

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

  • Mai Phượng Ha🇻🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Jéssica Amanda Araújo

    so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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