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Help Adrian get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training

Adrian served eight years in the air force; $6,900 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States2,559 views
Adrian G. Johnston
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Raleigh
I served eight years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 with a back injury. I have been waiting seven 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 $6,900. 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 $6,900 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,700 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,250 • Transport to appointments: $620 • Essential household items: $330 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Adrian

  1. Small update. $758 so far, I made the first payment toward transport to appointments.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($262). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. We're at 2% thanks to 8 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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    “Happy to help. I'm in Jimma, thinking of you.”

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    “Blessings. I'm in Bowling Green, thinking of you.”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the July deadline works out. - Scranton”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the July deadline works out. - Edinburgh”

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Reviews

3.2(6 reviews)

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  • Queen Fatima Chukwu🇳🇬Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Arnel F. Enriquez🇵🇭Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Priscila Viviane Batista🇧🇷Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Hakan Metin Yavuz🇹🇷Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Jamal Dixon🇯🇲Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Paulina Maria Wieczorek🇵🇱Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Sending strength, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!

    • Keith T. GrayID verified

      I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Raleigh

      • Thinking of you, Adrian. It takes guts to ask. Well done

        • Waylon FranklinID verified

          Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • So sorry you're going through this, Adrian. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Raleigh.

            • Stay strong, Adrian. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Raleigh.

              • Hope it all works out, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

                • looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                  • so sorry you're going through this, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                    • Keep going, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                      • Rooting for you, Adrian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Cali.

                        • so sorry you're going through this, Adrian. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                          • praying for you, Adrian. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Gqeberha

                            • Stay strong, Adrian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

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