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Help Itzel get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
A navy veteran in Boston needs help with a vocational welding course and tools after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.
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I served six years in the navy and was discharged in 2023 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $4,200.
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 $4,200 goes:
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,650
• Training provider fees: $2,300
• Transport to appointments: $250
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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how is Itzel doing now?
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Envigado
You're not alone, Itzel. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Malang donated after I showed her your page.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Boston!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about housing deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong, Itzel. Hope you get there. Love from Flint.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Nuremberg!
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. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Itzel. I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier.