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

Carmen served twelve years in the marines; $6,000 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

🇺🇸 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States7,888 views
Carmen K. Macías
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Allentown
I served twelve years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting nine 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 $6,000. 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 $6,000 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,200 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,900 • Transport to appointments: $390 • Essential household items: $510 Thank you so much.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Carmen

  1. We're at 53% thanks to 95 of you. I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,547 in total) I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $1,479 raised so far (25%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Monique Gonzalez

    This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

    • Ian Garcia

      Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Malmö.

      • Nana George Nkrumah

        Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • Rubén S. Guerrero

          praying for you, Carmen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

          • Olivia F. Van WykID verifiedPhoto verified

            You're not alone, Carmen. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Knoxville this morning. Thinking of Allentown.

            $6,095.50 raised of $6,000

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