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Help Gerald get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
After four years of service, Gerald is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.
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Carol served four years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. She has been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place.
The plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote comes to $4,600.
Carol is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $4,600 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,500
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,750
• Transport to appointments: $660
• Essential household items: $690
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Gerald
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Rooting for you, Gerald. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of San Antonio.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. After 17 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Bangkok
Sending good thoughts, Gerald. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Nottingham.
hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
you're not alone, Gerald. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
take care, Gerald. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. All the best!
Praying for you, Gerald. It takes guts to ask. Well done!