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Gbenga served eight years; now needs help to get home
An engineering corps veteran in Lagos needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a back injury.
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I served eight years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting eleven 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 $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.
I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden.
Where the $250 goes:
• Essential household items: $95
• Housing deposit and first month: $110
• Transport to appointments: $45
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Gbenga
Updates from Gbenga
Good news. Because of your gifts ($130 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Gbenga
Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($130). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward essential household items.
40% there. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Gbenga
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“Only $30 but hope it helps. - Raleigh”
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Gbenga all day after reading this. - Mwanza”
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Hope it all works out, Gbenga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Liverpool
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 13 people at work. God bless.
Thinking of you, Gbenga. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Gbenga. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Bangkok but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Erie