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Help Brooklyn get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
A navy veteran in Laval needs help with a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.
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I served twelve years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $3,300.
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.
I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden.
Where the $3,300 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,650
• Housing deposit and first month: $920
• Transport to appointments: $250
• Essential household items: $480
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Brooklyn
Small update. $301 so far, I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
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“Get well soon. Small amount but sent with love. - Laredo”
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- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $5
- Elias Krämer 🇩🇪 · $100
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Hope things get better soon, Brooklyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted
You're not alone, Brooklyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Brooklyn. This could happen to any of us.
best of luck, Brooklyn. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Brooklyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care