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

Ivy served four years in the engineering corps; $3,450 would cover a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom3,304 views
Ivy Maldonado
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Bristol
I served four years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2024 with post-traumatic stress. 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 $3,450. 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 $3,450 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,100 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,500 • Transport to appointments: $270 • Essential household items: $580 With deep gratitude, Ivy

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  • Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning. God bless

    • your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Ribeirão Preto

      • thinking of you and your family, Ivy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Tel Aviv but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bristol.

          • hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

            • Sending strength, Ivy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Negombo.

              • Praying for you, Ivy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Hồ Chí Minh City donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.

                  • hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bristol.

                    • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon!

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