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

After fourteen years of service, Berk is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany821 views
Berk Murat Özdemir
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Dortmund
I served fourteen years in the infantry and was discharged in 2024 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $2,150. 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 $2,150 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,150 • Essential household items: $530 • Transport to appointments: $470 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Berk
#veterans#service#recovery

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  • Corrie Esther Willems 🇳🇱 · $42
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Marisol M. Espinoza 🇲🇽 · $75

    “Every little bit. Thought of Berk all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

  • Amira Mona Abbas 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Femi Kayode Alabi 🇳🇬 · $7
  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Seema H. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Faruk Dipu Ghosh 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Mary Chebet Mukasa 🇺🇬 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Shared with friends too. - Lowell”

  • Taghreed Salma Naguib 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Hassan Talha Qureshi 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Hauwa Omolara Raji 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $5
  • Rafael R. Escobar 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Thought of Berk all day after reading this. - Zapopan”

  • Emmanuel B. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $10

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3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Petro Pavel Bondar🇷🇺Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Karan C. Nanda🇮🇳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.

  • Leah F. Booker🇺🇸Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Enrico Daniele Silvestri🇮🇹Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Massimo Riccardo Barbieri

    So sorry you're going through this, Berk. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

    $339 raised of $2,150

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